Monochronic and Polychronic
According to a Wikipedia article...
"A monochronic time system means that things are done one at a time and time is segmented into small precise units. Under this system, time is scheduled, arranged, and managed. ("Time Sense: Polychronicity and Monochronicity" January 21, 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-21.)
A polychronic time system is a system where several things can be done at once, and wider view of time is exhibited and time is perceived in large fluid sections.[4] Examples of polychronic behaviors include typing while answering telephones, or taking notes while participating in meetings. (Brett, Martin AS; Gnoth, Juergen; Strong, Carol (2009). Journal of Advertising. pp. 5–20.)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronemics#Polychronic_time
My questions are..... Is monochronic/polychronic time a learned behavior? Is it hard to change? Can someone from a polychronic culture be more monochronic? How do we know what a person is?
My Example......I have a cousin that HAS to be 10 minutes early to everything. She has to make sure seats are saved at a movie theater. While on the other hand I have a dear friend that cannot be early to anything. She goes with the flow... They are both from the United States.
I found this side-by-side comparison of the two types....
"i always imagined that some cultures just didn’t care that much about being on time, but this perspective helps me see that there are many versions of “being on time”--- Kyle McDonald
Please share your thoughts!
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