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poly·chron·ic [ˌpɒlɪˈkrɒnɪk, Am ˌpɑ:lɪˈkrɑ:nɪk] ADJ

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polychronic personality [or type]
Persönlichkeitstyp, der viele Dinge gleichzeitig machen kann

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On the other hand, many polychronic cultures have a past-orientation toward time.
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As a result, polychronic cultures have a much less formal perception of time.
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Examples of polychronic behaviors include: cooking food while watching television, browsing the internet while sitting in meetings, and talking on the phone while driving a car.
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Rather, cultures that use the polychronic time system often schedule multiple appointments simultaneously so keeping on schedule is an impossibility.
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In polychronic cultures, people tolerate many things happening simultaneously and emphasize involvement with people.
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More collectivistic, polychronic-oriented cultures come to diplomatic situations with no particular importance placed on time.
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