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 trying to be on time for my work or meetings, and almost I can do that, but sometimes I do it late.
I m always late.When my daughter was little, I would pick and drop her to nursary. The administration was always angry with me for late pick-up.
I think 25 mins late for me
I apologize for the delay and inconvenience this may have caused. unfortunately. I am running a bit behind schedule and will be arriving later than expected. I will do my best to minimize any further delays and appriciate your understanding. Thank you
I always be on time when I committed to meet someone. But when I was in university, sometimes I do late because of my delay wake up. This happened cause I didn't prioritize university classes as high as other things. Typically I meet anyone rarely so I always give high priority to my commitment and arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes early. This type of behavior reflects how responsible a person is and give value to others time.
I think 15 mins is late for me
I'm usually on time because I don't like be late really. If I'm late somewhere I start to be nervous. So I always get up early!
I am always on time. I am usually even early.
I will be 15min late.
I always get on time or I arrive ten or five mins early. I think it is so important you respect who you meet but I consider until 10 minutes if someone get late.