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Are you punctual or late?

 

Hi dear friends,

 

Imagine that you have to go to a meeting or a party, what do you usually do? Do you get there early or late? 

Most of the time, I have been punctual. I usually try to leave home early so that I can get to the destination on time. When I arrive late somewhere, let's say in a class, I won't attend the class at all. I think this is really insulting and therefore, I prefer not to go there at all. Some say, "later better than never." However, in terms of university classes, I couldn't take this advice, "never is better than later" for me.

What are you, late or punctual? If you get there late, what would you usually do?

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Forget-me-Not on October 23, 2011 at 18:43

Hello dear Nafis,

Since I was a child, my mother always taught me that I have to be on time everywhere I go. She even told me that, if I arrive too early somewhere, I should wait until the the right time to go in.  So to be right on time became an habit to me. If for one reason or another I can not be on time, I give a phone call to the person I have to meet asking if I should still come or if we should make another appointment. And,as you, if  I am too late for a class or a workshop I just don't go.


ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 22:58
Thank you so much dear Manuela...hahahaha..I laughed when you said you don't go in when it's late....thanksss a lottttt....a big hug,

ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 22:59
Dear Jasmine, thank you so much for your nice comment. Being slow is not bad...everything is so quick....but it's good to be relaxed and slow in this hectic life..
Permalink Reply by cao nhung chi on October 25, 2011 at 2:21
I have a friend at highschool who is always late for any kind of events:)),when I studied at highschool with her,I had never seen her not late for class,and when she went to class,everybody stared at her because she was so late but she acted like it's not a biggest deal.When I asked her the reason for that,she just laughed and said that she ca'nt stand going to school in time,she was used to being late in any appointment,event.I think when we are usually late for somthing,it may become our bad habit someday.

ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 23:00
Dear Cao, thanks a lot for your nice comment. Some people are so relaxed and nothing makes them worried...good for them...but, sometimes it 's not good to be late...
Permalink Reply by John medina on October 25, 2011 at 7:57

Hey dear Nafis, 

     As always you bring good topics to the discussions´ table, lets see, when I was a kid what I saw around me was  that most of the people at my country didn`t pay attention for being (Been??) on time any where. Even though  my parents used to say (you have to be on time for school, dentist, medical checkup, or what not) I never was educated by example, however each time I was late or some body was late on me I felt very uncomfortable on either way, so I start to do my best to be at least on time for my appointments, events, meetings, etc. Later on I understood that it doesn´t matter how hard a person (Including myself) might try to be punctual, there are times where it is totally impossible  for a good bunch of reasons that we can´t control, now in regard of being insulting for a second and third patty I agree with you to some degree because lets say that I am getting late for an exam at school, is it better not to attend and explain why I wasn`t punctual?  Or what  about if I  have an appointment with someone who is relying on me for any kind of help?  It couldn´t be insulting not to show up  in spite of delay?

Please remember that I prefer 100% punctuality over delay, however there is a large number of situation like these ones where we need to ponder what is less insulting for ourselves an others.


ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 23:03

Dear John, thanks a lot for your kind words and also your nice comment. I'm glad you liked this topic.

You used a correct sentence: "pay attention for being" after for , we use ing form of a verb.

I can understand what you mean. We have to learn how we should be punctual and practice it throughout our life. 

Permalink Reply by MileyJ. on October 26, 2011 at 14:42

I could say that I'm very punctual in coming at Church and attending in meeting.

However, in party or jamming time with friends , I'm bit late hehehehe...they expected that always :).

Miss you Nafis

 

 

 


ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 23:06

Hi, dear JJ, I think it's ok to be late in parties..it's not such a big deal as long as we inform the host or hostess...honestly, when someone arrives late, I get angry since my food will be terrible on the stove..hehehehehe...but, I'm happy since I have some guests in my home...

Miss you so much too...

Muahhhhh...


ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 23:06

I forgot to say:

Thank you so much for the nice comment.


AdminPermalink Reply by Tara Benwell on October 28, 2011 at 15:32
"Better late than never"

ModPermalink Reply by Nafis on October 28, 2011 at 23:09
Dear Tara, thank you so much for your comment.

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