Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Aziz
I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!
No problem!
Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!
It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine
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
OK, LMK when you find a place
I might get something to eat tho
Of course! I'll be as quick as I can
OK!
Found one! Be there in 10 mins
Well done! See you soon
Thx for waiting
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.
A: I'll be there in ten minutes. I had a problem in my house. I didn´t find my keys.
B: Ok no problem.
A: Sorry, I am in the bus stop for five minutes and the bus don´t arrive
B: It´s fine. I am waiting
A: This is not my day. I don´t find the place. Send me the ubication by whatsapp please.
B: Don´t worry. I send it now.
I'm usually late. My friends are also late. I'm so impatient to be waiting others though I'm not usually on time. Just waiting for 5 mins is so much for me. So, I feel others who have to wait me and I am trying to be on time.
Me: I’m sorry I will be late 15 mins. Aargh! My car isn’t running.
Annie: It’s ok. LMK when yours fix. I’m fine at cafe’s shop.
Me: Thx for waiting.
I'm usually on time.
Hello...
When I was studying at the university I had to wake up early, but then, I lost that habit, and now I'am always running late any meet, I hope to improve in that aspect of my life, I have :') , I don´t already say "please wait for me, I'll be there in 10 minutes", that is bad habit.
I am usually on time but sometimes I'm still going to work late.
I usually on time, yes. I don't like when my friend to be late for 15 or more then 20 minutes after. But I know what is late is important part, cause the September 11 event a show how can important to be. For those who don't know: the people who really had late to their work - the safe of their lives. After that, I will not regret and emabarrass when I lateness.
I'm running 15 mins late! Sorry!!
No problem! LMK when you take the last bus.
Fine! Thank you for waiting!
I usually ready on time and I don't like people who arrive late, I mean if you have a meeting and you need to take your time to more activities it's ok but respect the others time, get up earlier, be faster doing things, leaves house 5 minutes before but don't be late.
every day I get up at 6:00 am, and always I leave home 10 mins at late, this delay causes me to drive fast