5.How do Asians and Westerners react to unpunctuality? Asians tend to be more tolerant of bad punctuality and are more ready to accept a latecomer's dubious excuses,while Westerners view bad punctuality as an undesirable practice and believe that it shows that a person is not trustworthy or dependable. Unit 3,Book 4 Unit 3, Book 4 5. How do Asians and Westerners react to unpunctuality? Asians tend to be more tolerant of bad punctuality and are more ready to accept a latecomer's dubious excuses, while Westerners view bad punctuality as an undesirable practice and believe that it shows that a person is not trustworthy or dependable