The way an individual treats time uncovers something about that individual. What will be your opinion towards a person who is always late for his/her meetings? A person who is late consistently might not be well organized; the individual who is kept waiting might feel that he or she is not highly respected by the other person. The way an individual structures time enlightens observers about his/her personality and attitudes. North Americans generally place a great deal of attention on timeliness; on the other hand, in different societies and regions timeliness is viewed differently. In a few societies, time is of less essential, yet western businessmen have a tendency to move by the clock- a two o'clock appointment usually means two o'clock or something inside 5 or 10 minutes of it. In the work environment you can send positive nonverbal messages by being on time for meetings and appointments, staying on task during meetings, and giving ample time to appropriate projects and individuals.
References:
Guffey, M.E., Rhodes, K., Rogin, P.(2011). Business Communication: Processes and product(4th brief Canadian edition).Scarborough,Canada:Nelson.
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