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 on time; I don't like being late. However, 10 minutes would be appropriate.
Sometimes I'm late and on time. Depending on the conditions. But if I go to course place, sometimes I'm late maximal about 10 minutes.
both of that! sometimes i am on time, sometimes i am late too. i am late for 10-30 minutes. i am sorry for my friends whose waiting
I have a flexible start time between 8 and 9, but when I arrive at work about 30 minutes late, I have to stay longer. Actually, I’ve noticed that some colleagues who arrive late don’t do their jobs as well as they could.
Keeping and noticing time is highly essential in life. I always put as much efforts as I can to be be on time, to do task on time and to handle things on time. Even I remember that I was a bit early to the set time. It taught me a good lesson in my life, which is peace and tranquillity, so I never feel hurry or rush as I am on time.
I usually late, but i try to work in this, because is not pleasant.
When I was a student, I was usually late for school, At that time, I didn’t see the consequences. so I was lazy during university. But when I start working, I realized that time is very important and we can't get it back, I had wasted my time without purpose. So I tried to focus on my job. My boss noticed my efforts, and he promoted me to a higher position.
So I think being on time is the one of most important things in life, It's help us a lot. It help us keep daily schedule, reach the our goals and achieve the milestone in our life
I’m usually on time. Time is money, and I really appreciate it, so I’m always punctual. I expect others to be on time as well — that’s my principle. For me, being 10 minutes late is considered late.
Showing to meetings on time is a sign of respect for someone who is waiting for you, so I'm always on time. In fact in my country, running late for the meetings it's very disrespectful and embarrassing, everyone will judge you, especially if you had a meeting with someone who is older than you, but anyways if you have a really seriou purpose for your being late, they will forgive you. But still it's like taboo for me and my country.
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.