Views Of Time

Despite the fact that Belizeans come from a variety of cultures, the Mestizo, Maya, Garinagu, and Creole are the dominant ones. Belizeans frequently use the word "time" because punctuality is not strictly enforced here. It's common practice to establish meeting start times with the understanding that few attendees will show up on time. Even if the meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m., it is not uncommon for it to begin at 8:30 or 9:00 a.m., and attendees may still be arriving after the meeting has been called to order. Whether in a professional or social situation, this attitude of punctuality is prevalent.

The same is true for buses, which disregard fixed schedules (the primary form of transportation, if one does not have access to a private vehicle, or cannot afford a taxi). Bus schedules are frequently neither formally advertised nor, even when they are, always adhered to. Keep reading to discover more Belizean Culture, Customs, and Etiquette.