In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, your call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. __71__ If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call expresses its importance.

__72__ In the USA, guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. __73__ In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans that are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. __74__ Thus, misunderstandings arise between people that treat time differently. Punctuality is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not punctual, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the US no one would think of keeping a business partner waiting for an hour. __75__ A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology.

A．But it is not true in all countries.

B．It would be too impolite.

C．The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11：00 pm.

D．You should be there earlier.

E．So you'd better not call him early in the day.

F．In social life, time plays a very important part.

G．The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world.