Chronemics

This form of time measurement is known as task orientation, and it is the kind of time that is kept in less industrialized societies. Task orientation is also characterized by a tendency not to make overly fine distinctions between “work” (doing chores) and “life” (chatting, eating, relaxing).

communication works only when the listener is capable of paying close attention, and it works only if the two parties in a conversation have the luxury of time, in order to unwind each other’s meanings.

Perceptions of time vary.

Time is not only about how far into the future research might look. It is also about the perception of time among research participants. Overall, recognizing

the variabilities in time perception allows researchers to gain insights into fundamental aspects of human cognition, behavior, and experience. Western and Eastern cult

What counts in many Asianphilosophies is intuitive insight gained from direct experience. Such insight can beacquired by observing rather than participating (not intervening), which explainswhy silence is so important in Eastern communication.