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 always try to arrive on time because I don't like to keep anyone waiting, and therefore I don't like to wait either.
I'm usually on time, but sometimes things can change during the day.
When I was a student, I was usually late. It was irresponsible on my part. Now I am always on time, if someone is late, even 20 mins is fine with me, when you live in a megapolis, you can't avoid this situation.
I sometimes on late to work because the traffic is horrible in December.
I'm usually on time but sometimes things can change during the day. Being punctual is a sign of respect for the people you meet and have appointment with. In addition, going somewhere without worrying about being late is more comfortable. Of course, flexibility is also acceptable, so a delay of five or ten minutes can be overlooked.
There is an idiom related to this: Punctuality is not about being on time, it's basically about respecting your own commitments.
I am doing my best to be on time, but sometimes I am running about 20 minutes late.
I usually on time, but sometime I'll come to company late about 30 mins due to my baby was be sick
I'm usually on time because time is very important to me. For me, "late" is about 30 minutes. I always try to arrive a little bit early especially for school or appointments.
usually I'm on time but because many people that i know are late i made myself late on purpose but I arrive early than them aargh
I usually on time because I hate waiting for any reason. And if it is late, there can be 10 minutes .