The culture clash is pretty interesting here. There are so many things that are connected. There isn't even a connection made between being on time and respecting the other, people are flabbergasted when you tell them that. But after a while, it does take off some pressure at least. I always let everyone know when I'm running late, even if I still might be there on time, but just for the possibility - but I don't hurry as much anymore. I don't stress myself. It's like "Okay, this will take longer than expected, I'll let X know that I will arrive at 2.30pm instead of 2pm, and all good." And when X reads the message while stepping out of the shower at 2.15pm, they will be like "Such a German." and arrive at 2.45pm.