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 Leguinho on Thu, 21/11/2024 - 15:07

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I'm always late to the places. I can change this. I'm always be late, however which this place where. 

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Submitted by Kasi.23 on Thu, 14/11/2024 - 02:57

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sincerely I'm always late to the places, for my 30 minutes it is already late
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Submitted by Gerson-Saul on Wed, 13/11/2024 - 17:27

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Usually i'm on time, and for me is so really important that people are in time, late for me late is 20 to 30 minutes

I agree that maintaining discipline for a long time is hard, but trying to attend an appointment on time is how to respect yourself and others.

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Submitted by alessa_r.p on Wed, 13/11/2024 - 16:27

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Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?

Usually, I always try to be on time, but sometimes I'm about 5 minutes late.

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Submitted by NAWAZISH ALI on Wed, 13/11/2024 - 09:09

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Usually, I am on time for my appoitments, and I appreciate people when they are on time too. If for some reasons thay can not make it, it would be nice if they LMK.

Submitted by selam ghebregziabher on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 12:06

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I am always on time but some times i am late due to transport problem.

Submitted by hafsashi on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 11:42

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I always try to be on time but rarely it will be late around five minutes.