A message to say you're late
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Aziz
I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!
No problem!
Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!
It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine
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
OK, LMK when you find a place
I might get something to eat tho
Of course! I'll be as quick as I can
OK!
Found one! Be there in 10 mins
Well done! See you soon
Thx for waiting
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.
I'm usually punctual. But once I was late because my motorcycle didn't have enough gas.
I am the one who usually late when I'm going to work.I know it's not a good habit.So, I gonna change that habit as soon as I can.
i have like this stek. I learned a lot
Usually i be in time.
so am i,hello Amira
are you ok?
I’m usually on time. More than 10minutes it’s late for me.
I usually on time. But it has exceptional times. That is when I oversleep and the alarm clock is my great helper. It helps me don't late my appointments. 10 minutes is the maximum for waiting. So no matter what you do let's be on time because no one likes to wait
I usually make an effort for go to my appoinments on time. 15 mins late is for me
I'm always on time because I feel lateness is some sort of disrespect, for me 5 minutes is late.
I don't late for my work, but last week I was late because I didn't get up early. When I arrived my boss asked why I didn't come on time, I explained the reasons why I was late, he said ok, it's fine.