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To expect her to be on time!

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Ana Wed 20-Sep-17 14:42:48

But wouldn't she just adjust her lateness to the new time?

NanaandGrampy Wed 20-Sep-17 14:39:16

I totally get where you're coming from minimo , its like she is saying her time is more precious than yours.

I agree with Gaga tell her half an earlier than you plan on being there.

br0adwater Wed 20-Sep-17 14:32:46

Totally agree with leaving the meeting place after 10 mins. Go for a coffee and when she rings, give her directions to find you.

I'm feeling cross just reading about this!

Scribbles Wed 20-Sep-17 14:28:06

Just tell her that, from now on, your maximum waiting time is 10 minutes unless she texts/phones you with a VERY good reason for further delay (motorway closure, broken down train, that sort of thing). And, if she's more than 10 minutes late - leave.
Her behaviour is inconsiderate and rude but perhaps she hasn't yet realised just how much it aggravates you because you've laughed it off. She needs a wake up call and, if she really is a good friend, she'll get over it and mend her ways.

Gagagran Wed 20-Sep-17 14:25:50

The simple answer is to give her a time 30 minutes prior to the one you want then there is a chance you will both arrive about the same time. grin

br0adwater Wed 20-Sep-17 14:25:28

It's plain rude.

minimo Wed 20-Sep-17 14:14:54

My friend (ex-boss but we bonded early on and became very close) is always, ALWAYS late. Usually by about half an hour so it's not a minute or two. I don't mind if she's coming over to my house (although on those occasions it's often longer than half an hour) but when I'm waiting outside a shop or pre-arranged meeting place, having texted her an hour before to confirm the time, she is STILL late. I'm using caps as you can see meaning I am VERY irate. I've tried arriving late myself but I just can't make myself do it. I pointedly look at my watch and we've laughed (me, rather drily) about her lack of punctuality before but it hasn't made any difference.