Chronically late people

[Zaibetter]

Its a disorder, I hate late people.

 

[renuck]

FWIW if you left 6 minutes late and that made you miss the train, I think you were cutting it way too close. (not picking on you directly here) I think in this "time is money" society we live in, people that are way to anal about minutes. There's a difference between planning to be on time and getting caught up in the unexpected traffic vs. being a lot late for no good reason. As kherg007 mentioned the caribbean attitude is pretty awesome - so are the people. Unless something is on fire or about to blow up a few minutes don't matter... as long as you let them know you are running late by a few few minutes who cares?

In my appointment history I've been late a few times by a few minutes due to unexpected traffic - my appointments are typically noon so who expects traffic at that time of day? I texted her to let her know and there was no problem. I've been early too, I just say "Sorry I'm early, let me know when you're ready" if I have to sit for a bit then fine because it's my fault for being early but again communication is good and a few minutes don't matter. I think the last time I waited 10 - 15 minutes past the appointment time but there was communication that she was running late. I didn't care in the least. Communication was there and gave a good approximation of when she would be ready so no foul. I've been way late too but there was good communication and check-ins/updates or so I think.

I f'ing HATE when people are early to meet me, usually at my house. It just feels like a general lack of respect my personal time. As I said above I apologize for being early because it bothers me and I'll expect to sit. So if they are early and don't text me to let me know what's going on or to say "hey sorry I'm early" they can sit in the driveway until I'm ready at the agreed upon time.

 

[Mable]

It is the ultimate in arrogance and shows total disrespect for you. They know the agreement and that you are waiting and, depending on the situation, getting anxious. They do not give a shit. Perhaps even like it. It is a way of having the attention focused on them.

I once had a "best friend" who was habitually late. He turned out to be totally consumed with himself. I walked away. I always found it amazing that, no matter the circumstances, this type of person always had the 101 excuses for leaving you high and dry, and having no concern for your time, energy, commitment or life. Fuck them!

 

[shrek71]

For someone to be chronically late requires effort on their part. I am a punctual person. I would rather be 15 minutes early than 1 minute late. With todays smart phones, google maps, waze etc. There is little excuse to be late all the time. To me it shows a total disrespect for another persons time.

I agree with the categories of lateness mentioned above. I find most though fall into the I don't care category.

Cheers

 

[Occasionally]

It is the ultimate in arrogance and shows total disrespect for you. They know the agreement and that you are waiting and, depending on the situation, getting anxious. They do not give a shit. Perhaps even like it. It is a way of having the attention focused on them.

I once had a "best friend" who was habitually late. He turned out to be totally consumed with himself. I walked away. I always found it amazing that, no matter the circumstances, this type of person always had the 101 excuses for leaving you high and dry, and having no concern for your time, energy, commitment or life. Fuck them!

For sure.

Work in an office where there's meetings half the day and almost everyone is spot on time. A small number of people may pop in 2 minutes late, but people are pretty punctual. So it goes to show when it comes to work, people care.

But when it comes to outside of work, some people care, some people wing it and don't give a shit.