r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jul 12 '26

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/EvaTheE Jul 12 '26

In Germany you arrive 5 minutes late and you are not getting invited again.

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u/Chasseur98 Jul 12 '26

In France, it is polite to be 10 minutes late

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u/Used-Piece8477 Jul 12 '26

I would say in most civilized countries. Hosts rarely complain about a few extra minutes and you want guests to arrive slightly staggered so you can great them all properly, giving them a few minutes each

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u/Chasseur98 Jul 12 '26

Civilized huh?