In what ways does the United States display a monochronic or polychronic time orientation? Be specific as possible, and cite examples where appropriate
What will be an ideal response?
Students might want to discuss how technological advances (cell phones, PCs, etc.) encourage us to multitask or display a polychronic time. Traditionally, a working dad's life might have been monochronic, with a scheduled lunch break, and so on, whereas a stay-at-home mom's life might be polychronic, in which she does several things at once. But there are many different avenues through which students might explore this question.
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