My grandmother died three months ago and my family keeps saying we will hold the memorial when everyone can come but my boss wants to know exactly when so he can approve my time off and I don't know what to tell him.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two incompatible time systems are colliding, forcing a choice between honoring relational obligations and meeting institutional demands.
“Where Are You with African ubuntu time — event-based and relational?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.