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 am always looking to be on time, respecting appointment time show your personality.
I usually try to be right on time for every appointment I have. It is something that really matters to me. I feel that is disrespectful to not care about other people time. Obviously, there are circumstances when you cant get to your appointment on time, but those should be the extraordinary.
I'm usually on time, I don't like to be late, specifically when is an important meeting.
I usally try to be on time. Sometimes happens that i'm in late 'cause I forget something like keys or because somethings unpredictable happens. I wanna be a very zen person but more than 20 mins are considered late
I don't want to keep people waiting so I will try to be punctual by getting ready and leaving home early. However, sometimes unexpected things can happen, such as getting lost or being stuck in traffic. If that's the case, I will apologize and let the other person know that I'll be late. More than 15 mins are considered 'late' for me. But it's okay if that person notifies me in advance.
i am usually punctual , but sometimes late for 5:15 mins
I used to late at the class. But now I'm trying to be a punctual person.
that's cool! I'm trying too. In particular waking up early.
I am usually late!
I usually try to be ready on time. But occasionally I will be late for 1-2 minutes. If I know it will take longer than a couple of minutes, I will let the other side know that I am sorry.