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 usually arrive to the places at time. I don't like to arrive late because I don't like that the other people arrive late. I always try to be on the places at the correct time. For me, 10 mins is very late and after 30 mins I go to other place.
I', running 10 min late, Sorry
well I have to be on time when I meet someone
I usually arrive on time when going on dates, I don't want to bother someone and make them wait for me. In my opinion, in any case you should not be more than 10 minutes late, because time is very important for everyone.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
Occasionally, I will come late in cases such as traffic jams, or my vehicle broken. For me, 5 minutes is 'late'.
be on time
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I'm usually on time , For me it's about 10 mins.
Sorry, I am running 10 mins late.
The most of time i really try to be on time but unfortunately i sometimes arrive late. I don't like to make somebody wait because i consider it disrespectful.
In my opinion, 1 or 2 minutes is not big deal but it depends with who are going to meet you.
Sometimes i late and sometimes on time. It's depend on my motivation and the event or the people whom i will meet. If i had good motivation or spirit, i always on time, if no, i late.