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.
Sometimes I feel bad about to be late. Although I don’t like to wait for someone or something
I'm usually on time with my responsibilites and duties. I always try to get out on time and be where I need to be 5 minutes early. For me, up to 15 minutes is tolerable, but after that, it is considered late.
I always come in the time or before, and i hate waiting for someone, really i hate that !!!
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I am not an early bird, but I am trying to be on time when dating somebody
so good
I always try to early. From my point of view: "Arrive 5 mins early to be on time, on time is late"
I try to schedule my appointments so that I don't become used to being late.
Usually i’m late, and I have my own principle “it’s okey when I am late but shiny ✨ ”
5 to 10 minutes is the maximum time to be late for me
I'm usually not late, I'm punctual, I always plan to be ahead of time