Every person and culture uses time differently. In the United States, people are monochronic, meaning they run on time. People are expected to be punctual because it shows they are responsible. If someone is late for a meeting or a prearranged time, they are considered inconsiderate or unreliable. But in other cultures, like Mexico, people are polychronic, meaning time has no importance to them. They have a very loose and flexible schedule. The essence of time could also be interpreted as the value placed on a person. People who think they are important don't think they should wait because their time is more valuable than other people's. It is also important to note that time spent in a relationship shows that the people involved in that relationship are valued. But when it comes to having a conversation over email or text, people don't want to have to wait for a response. Studies have shown that people respond more positively if they don't have to wait for a response (textbook,