I always run on time and feel ashamed if I am late to anything. I am not obsessed but feel that if you are invited somewhere you should show the host the respect of being there when invited.. It just seems these days that nobody is on time and running late is the norm. where has this lack of respect come from...are people so full of their own importance or am I just not seeing something.
2007-05-02 17:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It has become expected to turn up to an informal event five minutes late, don't ask me why.
However if punctuality is important for that event then it is considered extremely rude to turn up late.
2007-05-02 17:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by jim jam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm like you...I feel that it's polite to be punctual. I've had parties in the past where nobody is there 10-20 minutes into the time I gave and I start to feel bad that nobody is coming or I've given the wrong date. I think it's extremely rude to put the host through that....then I'm in a sour mood until I just get over it. I think it's a case of insecurity. People don't want to show up on time so that they don't have to sit with the host by themselves for a while. It's easier to make a fun and more noticeable entrance when you're there after everyone else. Also, parking can be an issue. Maybe someone wants to leave early or not have to deal with having their car stuck in front of other people's. ...just a theory.
Anyway, I think good friends don't mind being there on time so sometimes I'll even ask them to be there early and they are willing to help me get the final touches ready. Then I have someone there until the others arrive. :) Best Wishes!
2007-05-03 02:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, being late is RUDE, there is no doubt about it. EXCEPT when going to a party -- then it's expected that you arrive a few minutes late. In fact, the host probably WANTS you to arrive a bit late... I know when I'm hosting a party, I'm always running around like crazy doing last minute things (like getting dressed!) and if a guest actually arrives on time, I'm not ready! Be kind, arrive 5 or 10 minutes late...
2007-05-03 00:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by luvrats 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO! i think it is so important to be punctual. when ur always late it seems as though you may have had better things to dothan show up for dinner with your family or on a date. my boyfriends parents are ALWAYS late and it really aggravates everyone in the family. especially when you go to a restaurant like Makotos where they make you wait until your whole party has arrived and we lose our table!) i think it is so important to make it a point to BE ON TIME, ALL THE TIME! hope this helped! byebye!
2007-05-06 10:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ rachie ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
punctuality has only held importance somewhat recently and only in some social circles. in the 19th century it was standard etiquette to not arrive for at least the first hour of a social gathering. instead, it was considered rude to be rushing the host.
2007-05-03 21:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by mizztanya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Punctuality is a virtue.
Of course, you KNOW where all the virtual people have gone these days.
They've all gone to virtual punctuality.
LOL
2007-05-03 00:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's all due to traffic. haha
2007-05-03 00:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by stilettopanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋