5 Countries Where Being Early Is Actually Rude

You’ve probably heard it said that “early is on time and on time is late,” and while that may apply in certain business settings, it’s not relevant everywhere.

In some countries, arriving early to a social function can feel just as out of place as showing up late. Whether it’s about giving hosts time to prepare or following unspoken rules of cultural etiquette, punctuality isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. From Europe to Latin America and Asia, here are five countries where arriving a few minutes ahead of schedule is actually frowned upon.

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