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.
sometimes i forget that i have something to do ,so i end up being late.
i'm never late... in the perfect world of my dreams
Its depend on the importance of the event that i want to attend, If it's something like a job interview or an important occasion, I try to arrive 5 to 10 minute early, but If it's a casual meeting with friends it's okey if I am I arrive a little late.
As for how much delay I consider "late", I would to say that arriving more than 10 minutes after scheduled time requires an apology, and try not to let that happen espically in a professional environment.
I always late about 15mins for the morning class.
No, I have a problem with punctuality.
I am always trying to arrive at time. I often late 15 mins.
Always, I arrive on time but if there is really bad traffic I will 15 mins late, and I can wait someone late around 30 mins only
I usually arrive on time. Sometimes, if traffic is really bad, I'll be 10-15 minutes late. I can wait 15-30 minutes for someone late.
I always try to be on time, but sometimes, I am late for some reason. For me, 15 minutes or more is considered late.
i always try not to be late
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I usually on time but sometimes I’m running 10 minutes late. If I have an important meeting or appointment, I never late.