A message to say you're late

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text

Aziz

online

I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

Tips

1. You don't need to write complete sentences for text messages.

2. Use abbreviations like LMK (= let me know) or use emojis to save time writing.

3. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

4. Say how many minutes you think you'll need, e.g. I'm running 10 minutes late.

5. It’s good to say sorry and sorry again, but you don't need to say sorry in every message.

Discussion

Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?

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Telling the truth I hate to be late. I would rather come 30 minutes earlier than 5 minutes late. What is 'late' to me? I think it starts from 15 minutes.

Hi guys. Good to see what you have shared. I am usually on time. However sometimes circumstances happened which made me late. In that case I will call the person who is waiting for me and apologise to her/him. In my opinion 15 mins more means 'late'.

I am a punctual person and often end up waiting for others. I build in a safety buffer to ensure that all my activities are as per the set timeline. If there is any delay at my end due to ceratin unforeseen circumsatnces, I make sure that the concerened party is informed.

Hello everyone, I think it is bad when I say that, but I like to be late. Because I hate waiting for people very much. every time I came on time to my appointments, the people be late. Usually, in the issue of appointment, one is late and the other one came early and wait for him. so l decided that I'll be the person who is late. thank you.

I don't trust you. You should reconsider your attitude.

Hi guys I always try to be on time although sometimes circumstances could be not suitable. In this case I would inform the person who is waiting for me and do my best to rich as fast as I can.

I am always on time I don't like to be late, I usually to keep time for an appointment also I don't like to want someone any more time. if I will be late I will inform the person and also I will explain the reason why I will belate. keep practicing will progress you.

I'm highly stricted with any appointments I make with anyone! And, of course, I hate waiting for someone who is late. whenever it happens I get so mad!