In Poland it is acceptable to be late for an evening
engagement but it is extremely rude to be late for
lunch.

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Question
Timeliness in Poland

Fred felt guilty about being late
to a dinner in his honor,
welcoming him to the new office
in Warsaw. He was told not to
worry about it. The next day he
was late for lunch.

His boss was extremely upset.

Why?
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