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Re:In Brazil, it is considered rude to be on time to a party by squarefoot on Tuesday July 31, 2018 @03:49AM (#17651312)
"Why don't you want to be the first person?"

In some cultures appearing a busy person can be important. Showing early to a party could send the message you had nothing to do before. Not that i like or do that, but some people could pay attention to such details.

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Re:In Brazil, it is considered rude to be on time to a party by ajuc on Tuesday July 31, 2018 @05:52AM (#17651821)
It has nothing to do with looking busy. It's simply awkward when you go to a party and you're the only guest present and you don't know the hosts very well.
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Re:In Brazil, it is considered rude to be on time to a party by BrandonM on Tuesday July 31, 2018 @06:26AM (#17651954)
Even more so if the hosts are still frantically finishing preparations. As an acquaintance, do you offer help? Go for a walk around the block? Best to just avoid that altogether by showing up a little “late”.
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