A message to say you're late

A young woman texts on her phone

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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Submitted by Yigitcan on Wed, 18/11/2020 - 07:25

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I am usually early on time.I don't want to arrive late somewhere. 5-15 minutes don't late for me but 30-60 minutes late for me. Why am I waiting you? I get up early and come here. You must get up early and come here.

Submitted by Aynura99 on Tue, 17/11/2020 - 21:09

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I can't organise my time correctly. I usually be at the meeting place at least 10-15 minutes earlier. And generally someone I wait is late.

Submitted by Leonardo de Souza on Sat, 14/11/2020 - 12:54

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I don't use to be late, though it happen sometimes. I consider twenty minutes late.

Submitted by _MAHA_ on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 20:12

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actually it depends on the Situation but usually i get ready on time. I consider after the 15 mins is late
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Submitted by Ahmadmaaher on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 03:52

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Actually, I am an organized person, I do my best to respect my appointments. So, usually I arrive on time. what is considered late for me depends on the situation itself and if there is any circumstances that is out of control.

Submitted by Khin Khin Htet on Sun, 08/11/2020 - 15:46

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I am sometimes late about one hour when I meet with my friends . But isn't always ! I always said only one word " Traffic is so bad , I will reach there within 10mins" . My friends always said , "Your 10mins means next 30mins , we know " , " Take care your way , see you soon" !

Submitted by Thanusha on Fri, 06/11/2020 - 14:11

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Honest talk: when I have a very important meeting or appointment, I try to be on time or on advance. Sometimes, when I get ready for party and the date is not determined, I could late. Several times, I didn’t go on time to my friends’ birthday. We could be late, it happens sometimes and totally understandable to have some unforseen. If the person let me know that she or he is late. I am fine, I perhaps wait. But if, I haven’t any news from my friends, that is not acceptable.
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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Wed, 04/11/2020 - 12:57

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I'm often late due to a flow state..... (*≧∀≦)ゞ