Conference call

Timing

Mathematically it is impossible for a conference call to start on time. The probability of anyone^[1] dialling in to any conference call even a moment more before it is scheduled to begin is as close to zero a makes no difference. ().

↑ Outside Switzerland. Swiss people will happily join a conference call minutes or even hours before it is due to start to avoid the social stigma (Späteankunftschande) of being the last invitee to join - a taboo that applies even where all attendees have dialled in before the appointed time.

[1] Outside Switzerland. Swiss people will happily join a conference call minutes or even hours before it is due to start to avoid the social stigma (Späteankunftschande) of being the last invitee to join - a taboo that applies even where all attendees have dialled in before the appointed time.

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Conference call

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