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ARE YOU A PUNCTUAL PERSON? Are you the type of person that never shows up on time? How do you feel if someone comes in late to a movie and you have to get up to let them in? I've always been punctual when I was younger. In fact, if I had something scheduled, I'd be early. I am still like that for something important. I've become more lax if it's something that time isn't crucial.   Elaine Shuel |
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Yes, I'm punctual... in fact...I'm usually early. People who are tardy once in a while don't annoy me. We all encounter something that unavoidable holds us up once in awhile. People who are always late, I think subconsciously feel that their time is more valuable than yours..... Grrrrrrr. Some folks will tell the habitually late person an earlier time. I don't play that game. Also, I don't enjoy being penalized waiting for that person at a dinner or a meeting.
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I used to be one of those that arrived about 10 minutes late. I had a neighbor that became a good friend and we had several other gals that ran around with us. She was ALWAYS late to everything! Then I realized how inconsiderate being late all the time was. Now am always early!
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I am a punctual person too. I prefer to arrived first in my appointments. I remember my first appointment with my ex. husband, he did not arrived on our appointment on time, when I did not saw him after ten minutes I went away. But when It's your destiny then you can't do anything. The same day we are having coffee with a friend in town, we saw him entering the coffee shop with a friend. I don't have much patience waiting for somebody, so I tried my best to be punctual. Interesting subject. Thanks. Betty "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
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I used to be punctual, never late for anything, always arrived 5 minutes ahead of time, but I've changed in the past year, it's no longer important to me to be on time. Guess I'm at the point that I really don't care, I'll get there when I get there.
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Yes, I'm punctual... in fact...I'm usually early. People who are tardy once in a while don't annoy me. We all encounter something that unavoidable holds us up once in awhile. People who are always late, I think subconsciously feel that their time is more valuable than yours..... Grrrrrrr. Some folks will tell the habitually late person an earlier time. I don't play that game. Also, I don't enjoy being penalized waiting for that person at a dinner or a meeting. I don't know it's that they think their time is more valuable. I feel they don't tend to leave extra time in case there is traffic or any kind of problem. It could also be that they tend to have trouble leaving in the middle of what they're doing. Regardless, I don't like people to make a habit of being late, as you said, Rocket. Thanks for your comment.  Elaine Shuel
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I used to be one of those that arrived about 10 minutes late. I had a neighbor that became a good friend and we had several other gals that ran around with us. She was ALWAYS late to everything! Then I realized how inconsiderate being late all the time was. Now am always early!  I'm sure your friends appreciated your consideration. Thanks for your response.Elaine Shuel
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I am a punctual person too. I prefer to arrived first in my appointments. I remember my first appointment with my ex. husband, he did not arrived on our appointment on time, when I did not saw him after ten minutes I went away. But when It's your destiny then you can't do anything. The same day we are having coffee with a friend in town, we saw him entering the coffee shop with a friend. I don't have much patience waiting for somebody, so I tried my best to be punctual. Interesting subject. Thanks. Betty  Thanks for your comment, Betty. I put up 2 posts earlier and had to write customer service over a course of many hours to get them up.Elaine Shuel
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My rule about being anywhere is really two rules either be on time or be early. I worked for the same company for 41 years before I retired and I was late 3 times none of them my fault. I hope your company appreciated you.Elaine Shuel
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I used to be punctual, never late for anything, always arrived 5 minutes ahead of time, but I've changed in the past year, it's no longer important to me to be on time. Guess I'm at the point that I really don't care, I'll get there when I get there. Elaine Shuel
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Trust me, Lulu, I've had 2 boyfriends like that, so it's men too. My family said it's because I accept it. They may be right, but my current boyfriend is great in other ways so I get annoyed but accept it. I found your comment very interesting and it really has me thinking. I wonder if what you wrote applies to my situation. How can I know if I'm not there? I'd like to find out. Know any private detectives? Just kidding. Thanks so much for your great response. I will be asking my boyfriend some questions.Elaine Shuel
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My father ran a business and told me this story while I was in my early 20's; There was a lady who was taking money out the till, he knew it was her but couldnt prove it. money just kept going. She was late several times and always liked to go exactly on the dot out of the door. So when she was late he told her not to be late, she did it again, he said it again, 3rd time he dismissed her. He finally had a reason to sack her. When she left no money was missing from the till any more. One thing it taught me was that even if a boss doesnt like me, I'm not going to give him an excuse to sack me. I was always early to work, even if I had to sit in the car and listen to the radio for a while till it was time to go in to do my shift. I rarely took sick days also. I lose respect quickly for those who are always late. It shows they cant keep their word. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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My father ran a business and told me this story while I was in my early 20's; There was a lady who was taking money out the till, he knew it was her but couldnt prove it. money just kept going. She was late several times and always liked to go exactly on the dot out of the door. So when she was late he told her not to be late, she did it again, he said it again, 3rd time he dismissed her. He finally had a reason to sack her. When she left no money was missing from the till any more. One thing it taught me was that even if a boss doesnt like me, I'm not going to give him an excuse to sack me. I was always early to work, even if I had to sit in the car and listen to the radio for a while till it was time to go in to do my shift. I rarely took sick days also. I lose respect quickly for those who are always late. It shows they cant keep their word. Elaine Shuel
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Hey don't punch my headlights out. I'm on time if others are affected. My boyfriend has made an effort in the past few years and has improved. So, there IS hope for those who tend to always be late. Thanks for your comment, ET. Elaine Shuel
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It does help when both parties are the same. It's hard when you're on time and the other party isn't. I once missed the beginning of a play since I had our tickets and he was late. That didn't make me happy. Thanks ET.Elaine Shuel
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While I worked for many years, I was always early. Perhaps a couple of times due to stormy weather, I was about 5 o 10 minutes late but when I knew the weather condition in advance, I made an effort to leave home early. However, since I've retired (have a small home business to keep the mind active), I find myself struggling at times to leave early. It seems to take me longer to get ready so I do try to manage this. As a good friend of mine told me: 'getting old ain't for sissies'! So with that, I must get ready to be somewhere soon. LOL 
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While I worked for many years, I was always early. Perhaps a couple of times due to stormy weather, I was about 5 o 10 minutes late but when I knew the weather condition in advance, I made an effort to leave home early. However, since I've retired (have a small home business to keep the mind active), I find myself struggling at times to leave early. It seems to take me longer to get ready so I do try to manage this. As a good friend of mine told me: 'getting old ain't for sissies'! So with that, I must get ready to be somewhere soon. LOL Thanks for your comment.Elaine Shuel
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That's why he was a "first" husband. I do believe that some people are late by nature and that it has nothing to do with who they are late for. They were late for school, work and everything else. It isn't right of course, but some people are like that. Thanks for your comment, Carolyn. Elaine Shuel
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