The Relativity of Time Attitudes about punctuality vary from country to country. At first glance, the concept of time is the same around the world. What is important, however, are subjective attitudes toward time. And the answer is an emphatic no.
Perceptions of time vary widely in different cultures.
If you don't believe that, try being 60 seconds late to appointments in Berlin and Beijing. In the latter city, it probably won't be noticed. But in Berlin, you've insulted your contact. In every country there are people who want to remind you how important they are by making you wait. And in many cultures it is almost the duty of the higher-ranking person to be late.