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LIMA, Peru (AP) - The government wants to take some of the manana out of Peruvian life. Manana, meaning "tomorrow," is an age-old euphemism for the lateness and procrastination that are common in Latin America. Weddings, funerals, meals and business meetings rarely begin on time, and it's even considered rude to be punctual for a party.
But Peru's government says it's time for an attitude adjustment.
On a recent Friday — known affectionately as "sabado chico," or "little Saturday," because workers tend to have their minds on weekend parties — the government announced a campaign to combat lateness, saying it reflects a negative attitude toward work and hurts productivity.
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