The next difference between Thai and German cultural values is the punctuality. In Thai culture, we don’t really care much about the time and the punctuality because we think that it’s okay to be late and others might late as well. Therefore, whenever there is a meeting, there always be someone who shows up late. Furthermore, Thais always use the same excuse when they are late, which is the traffic jam all over again, even it’s their fault they would blame the traffic. On the other hand, German people are very punctual. If the person is late, that person is considered as irresponsibility. Moreover, when there is a meeting whether it’s for business or casual, it’s considered as rude and not respects to the person that having an appointment with you.