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Sid's Personal Time Struggles
- Sid often runs late not because of procrastination but because he loses track of time while doing something or being with someone.
- His cultural upbringing in Sri Lanka accepts flexible timings, unlike London's strict punctuality.
Steffi’s Swiss Punctuality Roots
- Steffi grew up in Switzerland where punctuality was strict and schedules precise.
- She plans ahead and expects exact timing, which contrasts deeply with Sid's relaxed island-time mentality.
Culture Shapes Time Perception
- Cultural attitudes toward punctuality depend heavily on the predictability of a person's environment.
- Languages like Indonesian omit temporal markers, reflecting a cultural acceptance of flexible timing.