A message to say you're late

A young woman texts on her phone

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

Aziz

online

I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

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

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

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.

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Submitted by arunvp21 on Sat, 14/01/2023 - 16:20

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I am not good at organizing , i always late to my work . more than 15 minutes is considered as late

Submitted by azamatik03 on Sat, 14/01/2023 - 02:48

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I always try to be on time, but we're all human beings and sometimes unwanted or unexpected things happen to us, and being distracted to those things sometimes you get late. I don't know about how many minutes mean late for me, but if I'm there on time and another person is not, well in this case I can say he is late.

Submitted by malek01 on Tue, 10/01/2023 - 08:16

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I'm punctual and I'm a organizer person however sometime i'll be late because of somthing is out of my hands like probleme of our life

Submitted by Alaaseada on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 09:23

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Usually I am punctual; however, sometimes I run late because of something that is out of my hands like unusual traffic congestion. I would consider someone to be late after 15 minutes of the meeting time.

Submitted by Ndrkdbrgnv on Fri, 06/01/2023 - 10:59

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I'm a punctual person so i always try to arrive on time. But sometimes i'm late because of traffic jams or missed alarm call. I think being late for 20 or more mins are so bad.

Submitted by JesusVives on Tue, 03/01/2023 - 17:21

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I am usually punctual, but the traffic sometimes make me running late!

Submitted by Chuc2004 on Fri, 30/12/2022 - 09:50

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I'm usually punctual, but sometimes, I'm late too. The last time I was late was that I had an interview with a volunteer club, I ran 30 mins late

Submitted by Hadeel999 on Sat, 17/12/2022 - 11:38

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I am usually more than 15 mins late for the line in school because my home is very far from the school. Igo by car and the traffic is really bad.

Submitted by msnguyetthu on Fri, 16/12/2022 - 17:58

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Punction is really important to see how you are. You are always on time, this means you are a responsible person. Your on time arrivals make good impression on others. By this way you raise up your credit.