A．be on time when doing thingsB．respect their teachersC……
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Promptness is important in American
business, academic, and social settings. The importance of punctuality is taught
to young children in school. Tardy slips and the use of bells signal to the
child that punctuality and time itself are to be respected.
People who keep appointments are considered dependable. If people are late
to job interviews, appointments, or classes, they are often viewed as unreliable
and irresponsible. In the business world, "time is money" and companies may fine
their executives for tardiness to business meetings. Of course it is not always
possible to be punctual. Social and business etiquette also provides rules for
late arrivals. Calling on the telephone if one is going to be more than a few
minutes late for scheduled appointments is considered polite and is often
expected. Keeping a date of a friend waiting beyond ten to twenty minutes is
considered rode. On the other hand, arriving thirty minutes late to some parties
is acceptable.
Children in America are taught to ______.
A．be on time when doing things B．respect their teachers C．take their time when doing things D．respect their time
