I hate lateness. It wastes my time and yours. Plus (and call me old-fashioned if you like) it's Just Plain Bad Manners.
We were brought up to be on time. Arriving on time is a sign of respect. It means you are a person who does what she says she will. It's also a sign that you are not a self-involved twit.
I think I'm getting hyper-sensitive to lateness because I deal with it almost every single day. It's not the "5-minutes-behind" variety of late, or even the "traffic was awful, I'm so sorry!" kind. It's when people say they'll be over to eat at 6:00 so you have dinner ready to go... and then they casually stroll in at 7:45 and tell you that they stopped for pizza on the way because they were SO hungry.
To take the edge off the waiting, I had an eclair.
My mom's are better.
ewwwww.
ReplyDeletenever invite them to dinner again!
ReplyDeleteI've been there, and I rather hate that as well.
I'm right there with you!
ReplyDeleteI used to be really paranoid about being on time, then after getting stressed so many times because someone else's lollygagging kept making me late, I developed a "if you can't beat them, join them" mentality. It's helped relieve my own stress significantly, but it's funny you are saying this, because I was just thinking how I need to redevelop my prompt habits.
ReplyDeleteYou are the most punctual (which = thoughtful) person! I hated when I was late for cooking club - especially to your house.
ReplyDeleteI hate when people are late... though sometimes I am.
Ditto. Being chronically late is definitely a sign of disrespect. I can't stand when it gets written off as "That's just how they've always been."
ReplyDeleteNope. Sorry. You're a self-involved twit. :o) Well, not YOU Jeri, my dear. You're the best! *wink*
-Jessica
Oh shoot, you were totally talking about me huh? What was I late for this time?
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