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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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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.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I respect on time and always try not to be late. But if I late even a minute, I will contact the person who is waiting for me. I will apology for being late, then explain her the reason for late. I do not want to be late for any reason. So I leave home 10-15 minutes early when I have appointment.
when I was at university, I was usually on time. I prepared very quickly. but now I'm running late nearly anywhere and any time. however I never sent a message my friends. generally I waited them. This is my turn. (please if I have mistake reply me for correct one)
Usually I am late. For me late is 10 minutes or more.
I am running late always whenever my friend invites me to any party or any occasion in meatspace. Otherwise, I am also very punctual.
i usually be on time if i'll meet my friends or i have an appointment because i hate waiting for someone but i run late when go to school. i hate get up early and school is so far from i lived place
I try to be on time , I think 10 mins is late ,because time go slowly for people that are waiting.
A: I will be there in 5 mins, please can you wait me.
B: Sure, I am in the coffee. LMK when you arrival
A: Ofrcorse. Today the Traffic is horrible
In South America the puntuality is important. Excuses like the traffic, lost my keys or dirty my clothes aren't tolerated. Maximium you can arrive 5 minutes late.
A: I'll be there in ten minutes. I had a problem in my house. I didn´t find my keys.
B: Ok no problem.
A: Sorry, I am in the bus stop for five minutes and the bus don´t arrive
B: It´s fine. I am waiting
A: This is not my day. I don´t find the place. Send me the ubication by whatsapp please.
B: Don´t worry. I send it now.
I'm usually late. My friends are also late. I'm so impatient to be waiting others though I'm not usually on time. Just waiting for 5 mins is so much for me. So, I feel others who have to wait me and I am trying to be on time.
Me: I’m sorry I will be late 15 mins. Aargh! My car isn’t running.
Annie: It’s ok. LMK when yours fix. I’m fine at cafe’s shop.
Me: Thx for waiting.
I'm usually on time.
Hello...
When I was studying at the university I had to wake up early, but then, I lost that habit, and now I'am always running late any meet, I hope to improve in that aspect of my life, I have :') , I don´t already say "please wait for me, I'll be there in 10 minutes", that is bad habit.
I am usually on time but sometimes I'm still going to work late.
I usually on time, yes. I don't like when my friend to be late for 15 or more then 20 minutes after. But I know what is late is important part, cause the September 11 event a show how can important to be. For those who don't know: the people who really had late to their work - the safe of their lives. After that, I will not regret and emabarrass when I lateness.
I'm running 15 mins late! Sorry!!
No problem! LMK when you take the last bus.
Fine! Thank you for waiting!
I usually ready on time and I don't like people who arrive late, I mean if you have a meeting and you need to take your time to more activities it's ok but respect the others time, get up earlier, be faster doing things, leaves house 5 minutes before but don't be late.
every day I get up at 6:00 am, and always I leave home 10 mins at late, this delay causes me to drive fast
For appointments I usually be on time. But sometimes I'm late because of the traffic jams.
I usually on time, but when I am late it's because there is a traffic jam or something like that.
Regards.
I'm rarely late for class. I say sorry to my teacher when I'm late for class. I just late less than 10 mins. ( I have been learning English for 4 months ago, so If I have mistakes please correct those mistakes for me. Thanks a lot ).
Hello VanMinh,
I'm afraid we don't provide corrections of our users' texts, though if there's a specific phrase or sentence you want to ask us about, we can usually help with that. Your last sentence, for example, has a small error -- I'd recommend 'I'm less than 10 mins late' or 'If I'm late, it's usually less than 10 mins late'.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
I am usually on time for the important and urgent issues, but mostly I am late for unimportant and non-urgent matters. Sometimes being late has it's benefit such as paying late for dinner whenever a friend is with you.
I usually be on time for my dates, but when I have arrived late, that situation is embarrassing for me. I explain to the person I´ll see, and express my apologies. For me ten minutes its to late.
I'm always punctual but sometimes I may be 5 mins late, due to sleeping late.
I usually don't late for any meeting or any class, but sometimes I late some minutes because the traffic is very bad.
I always try to be on time by calculating the total time taken for me to reach the destination, even when going out with friends. I usually add extra time to my estimation to prevent unexpected situations like traffic jams and damaged vehicles. Although I always want to be on time, it is not a problem for me to wait for someone. For me, 30 minutes is probably considered as late but I would not be pissed off if they are important to me and they can explain why they are late.
I consider myself as a person who is not really punctual because as a student I was often late for school time, as a result, I got punished a lot by my head-teacher, it is really remarkable memory to me. For me, 5 mins are appropriate but ten or more is where I use the word 'late' to define
I usually go to a meeting on time. I don’t like to be late. But, we are running late somehow, I think that it is too normal for everyone.If you are running 5-15 mins late, it is fine for me.
It is because of my line of work that I can't remember when I have been late for something. Even if it means that I have to leave that early to be on time, I will do just that.
I usually late at 5 minutes. This new year I would like to be more effective in organizin my time.
Iam usualy 5 minutes late because of traffic
I want to know more expressions about someone who is busy,please
Hi mahmoud-fayez66,
Have a look at this page. You can find some more expressions there.
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/pre-intermediate…
I hope it helps.
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team
I try to get always in time, but sometimes I get late. But I try to get not so late.
I'm always 10 - 20 mins late for work or any appointment I have, I hate that but I guess it became a bad habit. And I always says it's in my genes inherited from my mom as I never saw her made any appointment on time 😅. However, I try my best to break it but I didn't succeed yet, hopefully one day I'll learn to be on time and be more punctual person.
I 'm usually on time because I'm respect my time.But sometimes I'm been running late rarely. Ten minutes is maximum.
I'm always on time because my time and your time are important.
In my jobs or conversations that related my jobs, i'm always on time. But, in some meeting with my friends or dating, sometimes, i'm late 10-20 minutes. Nobody feel angry.
I try not to be late as much as I can because I am the person who can’t stand waiting. If the situation is more serious like a meeting, I always arrive on time. I leave 1 hour earlier than the meeting time to avoid all possible disturbances such as traffic jam and accident. 15 minutes is my maximum limit. If the waiting time is longer than that, my impression on that person will become negative.
I usually arrive on time.