what is your response to the following discussion post by my classmate I also need the APA 7 reference for anything quotedPractical Strategies for Cross-Cultural Business: To navigate these differences, the video suggests practical strategies such as calling ahead to confirm meeting times, allocating additional time for meetings, and having alternative tasks to work on while waiting. The concepts of sequential time and synchronous time from Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner's "How We Manage Time" chapter directly relate to the video's discussion on cultural differences in time management. Sequential time, as defined by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner, refers to viewing time as a series of passing events, typical of cultures that schedule activities one after another. This concept aligns with the video's description of how American and German cultures manage time, emphasizing punctuality and strict adherence to schedules. On the other hand, synchronous time involves seeing time as interwoven, with multiple events happening simultaneously, as noted in the video's depiction of Brazilian and Chinese approaches. The video's example of meetings in China, which may cover several topics simultaneously and extend until goals are achieved, embodies Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner's notion of synchronous time. These cultural perceptions influence business practices and highlight the need for