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It's all perspective. If there is an accident then that's kind of unavoidable. The bus driver however is just stealing half an hour from the dozen or more peo
by jandrese 5y ago
It's all perspective. If there is an accident then that's kind of unavoidable. The bus driver however is just stealing half an hour from the dozen or more people under his care on a whim.
- mgh2 5y agoExactly, the work ethic is definitely different in South America (grew up there)
- kelnos 5y agoRight, but from the perspective of the bus rider, it's still unavoidable, as the rider can't control the bus driver. So I'd say it's still an acceptable excuse to give at the client meeting, unless there are other, more timely methods of transportation that you could reasonably be expected to take. In places where this is sort of thing is common, I wonder if people aren't bothered by it because they truly in their heart of hearts don't mind, or because they've just resigned themselves to the unpredictability of their transportation.
- ethbr0 5y agoThis reminds me (fondly) of the Caribbean. GP commenters is missing out that this is usually a culture-wide expectation. If you're 30 minutes late, you mention the bus, and your boss gives you a knowing smile. Because it happens to him too. Efficient? Less so. More relaxed? God yes.