
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
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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 used to be always on time. 10 Minutes is more than enough to wait somebody if he is too late.
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I am used to already be in time but most of my friends still come late during our meetings. I think it is not a good character.
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I'm usually on time, although when I'm late it should be no more than 15 minutes.
I don't have any problem of waiting when people are late, but I get annoyed if it's more than 30 minutes.
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I usually on time in business, yet sometimes late when I'm in a state of flow... ;)
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I'm usually on time person, but sometimes because of heavy terrafic, I'm late. Send a message is a good idea when we are late.
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i am usually reach office on time but sometimes due to heavy traffic or metro glitch i reach office late.
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I am rarely late when going somewhere. I usually prepare things needed before going. But when I stuck in traffic jam, I also am late around 10 minutes.
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When I have an appointment with others at the place that I have never gone before, I usually late for 10-15 minutes due to I cannot estimate the travel time.
In my opinion, being late means arriving not after the appointed time. However, it is acceptable if it is not more than 15 minutes late.
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I'm usually on time. I don't like late people because they let me wait. It's a waste of time waiting. For me, 10-15 min is late.
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