Time is relative

While every event here has a start time, you have to learn to add the “ish” factor. We went to a book launch on Friday evening (8.00pm – don’t be late!) we arrived at 8.15 and were still there before the author. Most of the guests arrived at about 8.30 and the event actually started at 8.55. There have been many similar examples in the last few weeks – just have to adapt! Luckily the same attitude seemed to apply to closing time in the pub afterwards so not really a problem.