A message to say you're late

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

Reading text
Aziz
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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.

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Average: 4.3 (47 votes)

Submitted by anarchopath on Fri, 08/10/2021 - 20:53

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If we have a date, we have a quick and attend for time. Really when you came a late, is so bad because your friends are bored. So must we were careful for can't be late. This is a important for we communication.

Submitted by amussual on Thu, 07/10/2021 - 12:40

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If I don't succeed to arrive in 15 mins, I consider myself to be late.

Submitted by Nhung2110 on Mon, 04/10/2021 - 13:43

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I often be on time, but somtimes, I be on late. I think I prepare too long, so I should improve this problem.

Submitted by Abdurrahim on Sat, 02/10/2021 - 12:21

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I'm always late when go somewhere or meet someone. Yes , I understand this is bad habit for me but I can't break it and therefore , I continue to be late every time.

Submitted by pabloxje on Wed, 15/09/2021 - 21:28

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Usually I am on time and punctual, I don't like to be late I think that is not respectful to the other people being late. Also I get a little bit disturb when I must wait someone who is late.

Submitted by Minnu on Wed, 15/09/2021 - 12:08

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I try to be punctual always but sometimes I’ll be late depends on the unpredictable situations.more than 20 mins late is the time considered late for me. I don’t like anyone keep me waiting for long time.May be others will think this way too..so I don’t like to make anyone waiting so I try to be on time

Submitted by hassan rakib on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:23

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It depends on the traffic. I usually try my best to arrive on time, but can't always do it due to unpredictable traffic. 10 mins Before or after I count as on time in that sense. So, 15 mins late is the time I consider late and subjected to an apology.

Submitted by JonathanRob87 on Fri, 03/09/2021 - 01:38

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I admit I have a problem with the punctuality. I always sorry for this defect but it is something I have not been able to change though the years. My friends or acquaintances already know about this and they always begin (whatever the activities are) without me. To me being late means 1 hour. I do not have problems when someone arrives late. I always bring with me a book into my backpack in order not to be bored.

Submitted by Tossa on Tue, 31/08/2021 - 23:40

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I'm usually on time, for me is bad to arrive late, I think my time and your time is important. If happens something I'll probably call or text you explaining what happened with me and you'll probably wait for me. If you arrive one minute later, for me you're unpunctual person.

Submitted by Heyle20 on Mon, 16/08/2021 - 10:36

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I always like to be on time or even arrive minutes before the appointment.