Sequential: People like events to happen in order. They place a high value on punctuality, planning (and sticking to your plans), and staying on schedule. In this culture, "time is money," and people don't appreciate it when their schedule is thrown off. Typical sequential-time cultures include Germany, the U.K., and the U.S Synchronous: People see the past, present, and future as interwoven periods. They often work on several projects at once, and view plans and commitments as flexible. Typical synchronous-time cultures include Japan, Argentina, and Mexico.