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I Dont Like Being Late

My Biggest Pet Peeve... My biggest pet peeve is being late. I swear I will be early for my own funeral, sad to say. It makes me very anxious to be late.

i work with the public and one of my clients asked me if I was in the military because I am so prompt. I would rather sit in my car and be early than run around like a mad woman.....
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dpc2014
I agree as I am the same ....maybe its anxiety but I aim to be on time or early and usually apart from occasional beyond your control events its easily possible. its difficult to draw to the attention of others who do not consider it important how rude and disrespectful unnecessary lateness is. Some people seem completely oblivious and just dine out on the phrase "aren't I quirky its just the way I am I am ...always late!".....what would you say?....
akindheart · 61-69, F
I sure hope i end up with someone who is punctual because we will definitely fight over that one.
dpc2014
yes I have experienced relationships with a punctual woman who shared the same dislike of lateness.she was worse than me and turn up considerably early for all types of formal and informal appointments and someone else who was a serial lateness fanatic! lol ...I know which I preferred!
akindheart · 61-69, F
that is funny. my boss told my other boss that him and I were always early...we work well together..
Harley52
I like to take a book with me. That makes waiting just a little bit better so I don't end up getting too angry with the person(s). Especially family! It's a terrible thing these days with cellphones so much in use. Just let me know you're running late so I don't worry about 'What if?'. That's just the right thing to do...don't you think?
akindheart · 61-69, F
i agree with you 100%. I always have a book with me too. but it is hot down here and hard to sit inthe car...
Harley52
I understand. How about under a nice shady tree with a nice cool breeze? That is if there is one available (smiling). Just something to pass the time while waiting, right?
ladyryan
Ahh. . . that sounds like me. I hate being late, so for me not to rush with the traffic I'd go at least 10-20 mins earlier than scheduled. Either I'd be inside my car or find a good place inside the room/hall to wait.
But I still have those times when I arrive late. But I am basically prompt.^^
akindheart · 61-69, F
Me too! I am glad to hear you are that way too!
sciguy18
I tend to be punctual as well. We'd never make it in some foreign countries - where buses run, and people meet you, when they feel like it.

"The while we keep a man waiting, he reflects on our shortcomings." - French Proverb
akindheart · 61-69, F
youalways give food for thought..so very true!
DEGBEME
I don`t like rushing around either. Getting to old to be doing that.

Now as for my funeral I just ain`t showing up for that at all. ;-p
akindheart · 61-69, F
you are so funny...about everything...xoxo
deadinsideout
HAHA this is so me ... i think it is a good way to be though. x
deadinsideout
funny thing is ... it is usually ''professionals'' that are late and that just annoys the hell out of me ... it really does. Yet if i was late i wouldn't hear the end of it lol x
Harley52
I suspect you're talking about dentists, doctors, phone/cable company? I heartily agree. I wish they could be as prompt as they demand we be. If only we could stick THEM with a late charge! Such a happy thought....
deadinsideout
If i was late to my doctors they would say ''sorry we can't see you now your 2 seconds late'' but it's okay that i have sat there for an hour waiting for them!!! a joke i tell you lol x
jml2000
I have a friend who always arrives 15 minutes early. It's the way he was brought up.
akindheart · 61-69, F
Me too. i just hate to miss anything I guess. and i certainly hate it when people are late for me!
jml2000
I must ask how you remain calm during appointments when others run a little late.
verydeepthinking
Oh no.... I can't agree with you on that one.

I plan on being late to my funeral! I may not even show up at all if I have my way about it. :-)
akindheart · 61-69, F
you are so funny! But I do agree-I am going to stretch out life as far and as long as I can...:-)

 
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