Multiple choice

When planning to meet someone for a social event, visitors to S.America need to...

  1. adjust to the culture of "elastic" time the locals follow.

  2. adjust to the culture of "no time" the locals follow.

  3. account for traffic and public transportation.

  4. account for the cost of travel.
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Explanation

In South American social contexts, time is often viewed more flexibly (sometimes referred to as "elastic" time) compared to the strict punctuality expected in some other cultures. Being late to a social gathering is culturally accepted and often expected.

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