A monochronic time system means that things are done one at a time and time is segmented into precise, small units. Under this system time is scheduled, arranged and managed.
The United States is considered a monochromic society. For Americans, time is a precious resource not to be wasted or taken lightly. They buy time, save time, spend time and make time.
Time is used to structure both daily lives and events that are planned for the future. TV shows, class time, work start time etc.
Everything, all tasks, start and end at a very specific and certain time.
Hall (High/Low context) said to the American “the schedule is sacred.” Hall says that for monochromic cultures, “time is tangible” (something you can touch/is real) and viewed as a commodity (buy and sell) where “time is money” or “time is wasted.”
These cultures are committed to regimented schedules and may view those who do not see time the same way as disrespectful.