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.
I'm always on time because I feel lateness is some sort of disrespect, for me 5 minutes is late.
I don't late for my work, but last week I was late because I didn't get up early. When I arrived my boss asked why I didn't come on time, I explained the reasons why I was late, he said ok, it's fine.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I respect on time and always try not to be late. But if I late even a minute, I will contact the person who is waiting for me. I will apology for being late, then explain her the reason for late. I do not want to be late for any reason. So I leave home 10-15 minutes early when I have appointment.
when I was at university, I was usually on time. I prepared very quickly. but now I'm running late nearly anywhere and any time. however I never sent a message my friends. generally I waited them. This is my turn. (please if I have mistake reply me for correct one)
Usually I am late. For me late is 10 minutes or more.
I am running late always whenever my friend invites me to any party or any occasion in meatspace. Otherwise, I am also very punctual.
i usually be on time if i'll meet my friends or i have an appointment because i hate waiting for someone but i run late when go to school. i hate get up early and school is so far from i lived place
I try to be on time , I think 10 mins is late ,because time go slowly for people that are waiting.
A: I will be there in 5 mins, please can you wait me.
B: Sure, I am in the coffee. LMK when you arrival
A: Ofrcorse. Today the Traffic is horrible
In South America the puntuality is important. Excuses like the traffic, lost my keys or dirty my clothes aren't tolerated. Maximium you can arrive 5 minutes late.