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Are you always late or prefer to be early?

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MissAdventure Sun 01-Sept-24 15:09:46

I'd rather be early now I'm older.
I didn't worry so much when I was younger.

LauraNorderr Sun 01-Sept-24 15:05:42

I too like to be on time Babs. I consider latecomers to be disrespectful of others time.
Sometimes lateness is unavoidable, in which case forgivable but not leaving yourself enough time to find the right pair of shoes not so much.

MissInterpreted Sun 01-Sept-24 15:03:15

I absolutely hate being late for anything. I'd rather be half an hour early for something than a minute late. Running late for anything completely stresses me out. Fortunately, I don't have too many relatives or friends who are habitually late, although my DiL does have a tendency to forget about the time...

Babs03 Sun 01-Sept-24 14:59:00

I am always anxious about arriving anywhere late so end up getting there early if under my own steam, however, my DH and one of my daughters are usually always late and it drives me potty. They faff about and procrastinate, finding lots of stuff to do just before leaving - which could have been done before - scooting off to get a different pair of shoes or to do goodness knows what. And they always underestimate how long it takes to get somewhere. So when with them I arrive late and rather annoyed. It is also very stressful when getting to the aiport.
I used to have a good friend like this, sadly no longer with us, indeed we all joked that she would be late for her own funeral. There were always excuses but she could never get anywhere on time.
Any other habitual late to the party types?
Or those who have to put up with them?