I try for early but am usually late-Just can't get it together sometimes. Then I spend the whole trip there trying to think up an excuse that sounds really good.
2007-12-01 09:49:13 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I was early being conceived only 2 months after my older brother was born. Mom never let me forget it and I have been early my whole life ever since. Always like to be there ahead of time. Mom said leave time for a flat tire or some other problem on the road and I always have.
2007-12-01 09:52:46 · answer #1 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am obsessively on time. My 32 year career was in the travel industry...where being late can get you sued, fired or otherwise in big trouble. I have always been early...15-20 minutes early. If I'm late, I'm dead or in the hospital.
I expect others to be on time also. I simply don't wait for ANYONE more than 15 minutes..unless I get a call saying the person is going to be late. If they don't call, and they aren't there in that 15 minute time frame, I simply leave.
I also won't wait more than 20 minutes at the doctors office. If I have an appintment at 3:00, I expect to be seen not later than 3:20. My time is equally as important as the doctors....after 20 minutes, I explain to the receptionist and I leave.
Frankly, I think people who are chronically late are selfish. They think it's perfectly OK to let someone wait until they get their S*** together, without regard to how the person waiting may be inconvenienced.
IMHO only, of course - HA!
2007-12-01 10:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
OK I admit to being a late person. I know exactly how much time it takes to get somewhere and that's what I base my time for leaving on. I never factor in roadwork, a slow driver ahead of me and I can't pass etc. I'm usually about 5 min late for work. If it's a doctor's appointment I'm right on time to the second. ( My PRN work is 30 min. away)
I am unable to sleep (chronic problem) and my doctor has me on sleeping meds. I have 2 alarm clocks and TV to wake me plus my daughter calls.
It really is a miserable problem that I would love to see go away.
This past week I was running late so I quickly showered and dressed and let the heater in my car blow my hair dry. LOL
2007-12-01 14:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually try for just a little early. I have been a bit late on occasions but I feel its rude.
Unless of course you have a good reason. Being addicted to Y!A is NOT an adequate reason for lateness!!!
2007-12-01 17:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm usually about 5 to 10 minutes early. I hate being late and hate being kept waiting by others who are late.
2007-12-01 13:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If it's a family gathering, I usually arrive a little late... just like everyone else. If I need to drive a ways I leave a bit early because you never know what traffic will be like.
2007-12-01 10:05:09 · answer #6 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Early....always early if left to myself. Appointment at 9 and I'm sitting in the parking lot at 8:30....just incase you might like to get a 15 min early start on your day. (smile)
2007-12-01 11:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually early. I've gotten into the habit of telling those who are usually late to meet me earlier!
2007-12-01 11:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always early. If I'm not where I'm supposed to be 15 minutes early, then I'm running late!
2007-12-01 10:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by judy b 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Early : the war zone is late
2007-12-02 03:48:35 · answer #10 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋