Summary

Summary

The article is about cultural differences in busyness. Busyness is based on two dimensions: speed and activity. The article highlights different people's perception about the nature and definition of busyness from their own cultural view.

According to the article, the Americans tend to greet people by saying how busy are they in their lives instead of saying how are you. One can see their stress level and anxiousness from the way they talk and communicate to others. People think they tend to show off their importance and thus, create odd feelings among people. Americans usually believe that time is money and ...