2007-05-19 04:10:55 · 15 answers · asked by sofia 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They should have called you to tell you they're going to be late like 15 minutes before the time.
If they aren't their when they say, I would wait 5 minutes to call.
2007-05-19 04:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Placido 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh good question. It bugs the heck out of me when people are later than 5 or 6 minutes. I usually don't call. However, as bad as this may sound, I would leave after 30 minutes.
If you have a cell phone and the people/person you are meeting also has a cell phone, I would think the late ones should be the one to call.
But to answer your question, I would say 15 minutes is long enough to wait.
2007-05-19 13:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, some people are saying 5 minutes, some say 30. 30+5=35, 35/2=17.5
So, you should wait 17 minutes and 30 seconds.
2007-05-19 12:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Please Don't Disturb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does depend on the situation. If it's something you need to meet IMMEDIATELY for, then as soon as the appointed time comes and they aren't there then call.
If it's just a casual dinner or something such as that, wait 15-20 minutes to call.
2007-05-19 11:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kiara 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually wait 20-30 min but it depends on the situation and what you are meeting for.
2007-05-19 11:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by CarynB 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
30 minutes.
2007-05-19 14:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the appointed time. till that time you can wait. After the time you need not wait and immediately call them and inquire whether they would be coming and whether you have to wait.
2007-05-19 11:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by rajan l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Twenty Minutes.
2007-05-19 11:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by MAK 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
15 minutes, then I start without them
2007-05-19 12:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by skcs11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My rule is 15 min.
2007-05-19 11:14:33 · answer #10 · answered by Thespiana 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋