Ballard offers a quick self-test: Imagine you're in the middle of a meaningful conversation, but you have a doctor’s appointment next. Can you walk away easily? If yes, you're likely monochronic. If not, you're probably of the latter kind.

No. If I have an appointment coming up, then I am not going to get into a meaningful conversation in the first place. For at least an hour beforehand I will be in 'waiting' mode and deliberately avoid things like this.

[–] Godnroc@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Best guess:

In her forthcoming book, Time By Design, she challenges the modern obsession with speed and productivity.

[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

This is why. Thank you

[–] gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago

Ballard is an associate professor of organizational communication and technology at the University of Texas at Austin. In her forthcoming book, Time By Design, she challenges the modern obsession with speed and productivity.