Time "talks" in the American culture and, for that matter, in many other cultures.【C1】______it says is crucial in our relations with others. Some societies take their promises to【C2】______deadlines seriously and keep appointments, and they impose penalties for being late or not completing a task in the【C3】______time. In the United States, being late repeatedly for class in schools may lead to suspension. Late papers may【C4】______as much as 10 percent reduction in the grade, or even a failing grade. Perhaps the most critical dimension in culture is the use of time. Each culture has its own concept of time. In Germanic cultures punctuality is a【C5】______of respect and politeness; being late is rude. Germans believe people should be【C6】______on time, neither too early nor too late. To the Indonesian, time is an endless pool; why be【C7】______or hurry? All cultures【C8】______their own time system for granted and believe other cultures operate with the【C9】______time frame. 【C10】______, misunderstandings are inevitable. To function in a foreign country, we must know its time system.