A message to say you're late

A young woman texts on her phone

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Aziz

online

I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

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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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Tue, 27/10/2020 - 14:35

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I'm often late due to scheduled classes.... ʎɹɹoS ʎɹɹos’ɥO ¨●౹౽‥ㆀ

Submitted by mrelvinaliyev on Tue, 27/10/2020 - 10:42

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i dont like to be late.When i meet with my friends i want to go on time.But my friend is running 20 minus late which is not good thing

Submitted by Ibi on Fri, 23/10/2020 - 16:11

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I usually try to arrive at time or a few minutes before the appointment time. For me, I undertand that people (include me) can have unexpected events, so I am tolerante when I have to wait for someone. However, if I know that someone usually arrive late when we meet, then I show him/her disapointment about that fact.

Submitted by raginirags on Thu, 22/10/2020 - 12:49

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i don't like to be late. i always go on time wherever i go. i don't like trouble other by waiting them.

Submitted by GlnzPar on Tue, 20/10/2020 - 11:21

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Normally,im being late but I know that this habit is not good for my personality.i always try to be on time and nowadays I’m trying to improve myself to be on time

Submitted by rodrigo.orozco… on Sun, 18/10/2020 - 06:30

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Normally, I don't be late, but sometime, the conditions don't help me, so for me, arrive to a place 10 mins later is late for me

Submitted by Larysa on Sat, 17/10/2020 - 00:47

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Whether I have a meeting, party, or a business appointment, I always try to be there 5-10 minutes earlier. But I have one friend, who is constantly running 20-30 minutes late. It is very annoying, even when she apologizes and explains the reason why she is late again. I feel like I am not important or not respected at all.

Submitted by El on Fri, 16/10/2020 - 11:28

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I'm usually on time, and i hate when people be late, we should respect the time of each other.

Submitted by ffaiiwd on Fri, 16/10/2020 - 11:07

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I’m normally being late than being on time. I’m always reminding myself that this is not a good personality and that everyone in this world can accept that. But I’m now trying my very best to improve myself as not to be late again. I have once been late for an appointment with my faculty professor that made me feel so bad about it. I think I should cut off any unnecessary thing I usually do before getting out of my home that bars me from being on time with the appointment.