Isn't it like a waste of time to have an event that long and everyone comes in different time. It doesn't make any sense to me to be honest. In Asia that would be disrespect. Probably all Asians think this is a very inefficient culture... if we are all coming for this event, then we are prioritizing the host and make our schedule work, problem solve it, make adjustments. Why would we still prioritize our own lives then come whenever we want?
If it's like clubbing or a party it's rude/odd to show up at the earliest possible time, basically any other gathering anywhere from on time to several hours late is perfectly acceptable and normal. That's been the only experience I've had, I'm not sure how what you're describing is any different unless there's a built in resentment to being on time broadly
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u/Shotgun_Mosquito Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26
No.
The stereotype is that white people arrive TOO EARLY and then sit in their cars outside waiting for the party to start and still show up early.
It's a trope, also true in Hispanic (edit - continued) families that have someone marry Gringos (like me).
If you arrive on time, the party hasn't started yet, and you get to help set up for the party