542: Read & Listen: Time & Personal Space
OVERVIEW
On this page, you will learn about cultural difference in time and personal space.
- First, look at the picture and read the text.
- Then, listen to audio of the text.
READ & LISTEN
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Read:
Time is different in different cultures. In some cultures, people are always punctual. In other cultures, it is okay to be late.
In some cultures, people spend a lot of time talking. In other cultures, people give information quickly. If we do not understand other cultures, we think people are not being polite. Being polite can be different for different people.
Personal space is also different in different cultures. In some cultures, people stand very close together when they talk. In some cultures, people touch each other when they talk. They also hug and kiss in public. In other cultures, people want more space when they talk. They do not touch the other person.
Listen: