Image of Iranltlee1 It's not about allowing "time". It's about judging things as they are. Time is the same for everyone. The United...
although we are talking about total strangers, my international travel experience, which covers at least 20 countries, gives me a perspective on how hosts deal with business guests. mumbai folks always come to greet me at the airport to receive me, and drop me there when i leave. they overwhelm you with their warm hospitality - although noisey, which you don't mind after a while. i must say i have learned a lot, lot from them. the japanese were extraordinary in their hospitality, very lavish, the ultimate professional, and made sure I was taken care of all thr' non-business hours. needless to say I am their favorite client. germans very nice, and quite culture curious once they find the comfort level. british hosts were wonderful; they are smooth as can be, never a dull moment. usa is just delightful. conversation was a little difficult with the french because of the language but they were gracious. i do like to kid people and ruffle feathers once a while to see how they react. i must give the americans and british the highest mark on that. it's a no-no in korea. (my korean guide felt insulted when i said with admiration, "gus are busy as beaver here"). the latins in mexico, costa rica and panama are a kind people but language can be a problem, the pace too slow. turkey, i did not enjoy, seemed unprofessional. overall, i think the differences are really marginal as regarding coutesey, and rankings hence of little value, but it is the usa that's most lively and most enjoyable.
