I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.
Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.
Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard that the people here usually arrive around thirty minutes later than the time they set.
I'm not used to the way they treat time here. They wouldn't see me if we were in China. I missed the appointment because I was forty-five minutes late at Shanghai. I think if I was in the states, they might probably arrive latter than me.
It's just that Chinese people pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people. But the american may be more casual.
I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.
Lily? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. I did not expect that you would arrive such early!