lanikai Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 If it's one thing that grates my patience are people that are habitually late .. be it appointments.. or whatever reason for being "On time".... I used to keep my clocks and timepieces 10 fast on purpose.. now I tend to like them as close to COCS as possible.. wonder why??... I mean at times for me it is more a challenge to never be even a minute late if I'm meeting someone.. even for a casual lunch etc. And definitely never late for a doctors appointment or a business meeting..there was a time when I woke up at dusk in Hawaii thinking I overslept and the sun was coming up.. mild coronary in the business I'm in..I even keep 3 battery operated alarm clocks no on the night stand but around my pillow.. I don't trust the electrical power surges that we experience with our electric company.. And it came to me that with all the watches we buy and covert.. this community as a whole should never ever be late to an appointment.. there are those I come across who feel 15 minutes.. 30 minutes late is not a big deal .. although I don't show it outwardly.. it does bother me somewhat.. No one is perfect and there are times that things cannot be helped.. where do you fall in the category of timeliness. I'd like to hear from you all.. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mg Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 well mate, I'm afrid I fall into the "born late" category... Don't know if it's an Aussie thing, but I always seem to be running late for everything. Must admit though, if it's something that requires someone's time, which is costing them money (e.g Dr. business meetings) I wouldn't dare waste their money/time. Takin t easy, mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I am with you Lani. I am a stickler for being on time. In fact, when I was studying Japanese as a second language, I like the fact that in Japan-- If you are supposed to meet someone at the fountain in the courtyard at say 5:00, both parties might arrive early, BUT, both parties approach and meet at the fountain/meeting place at the exact time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Considering that everything I do is all about time and precision, yeah... I'm a stickler. My watches are always within +/-15 seconds of GMT when I'm wearing them. Here's another timepiece... a coded time source. Verrrrrrry tasty with numitron tubes. Old school meets new school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mg Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Considering that everything I do is all about time and precision, yeah... I'm a stickler. My watches are always within +/-15 seconds of GMT when I'm wearing them. Here's another timepiece... a coded time source. Verrrrrrry tasty with numitron tubes. Old school meets new school. What is that Nunuq?? Sorry, I'm sure it's a dumb question, but I have no idea??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I like to be as precise as possible, and will adjust my watches to be as accurate as I can get them. For the most part, my time-keeping is pretty good, and if I know that something will only take me a set time to do, then I will only give myself that allotted time to perform said task: For example, a meeting in town at 2:00 PM, with a 30 minute walk, I'll leave at 1:30. However. If I'm doing something like reading close to that time, sometimes I can 'over-run' a bit and need to double-time it Considering that everything I do is all about time and precision, yeah... I'm a stickler. My watches are always within +/-15 seconds of GMT when I'm wearing them. Here's another timepiece... a coded time source. Verrrrrrry tasty with numitron tubes. Old school meets new school. Now that is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Being on time is an absolute must for me. I am a disciplinarian for punctual time keeping. I find tardiness in people very irritating and shows a lack of character. Anyway must dash.... I am late for an appointment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Being on time is an absolute must for me. I am a disciplinarian for punctual time keeping. I find tardiness in people very irritating and shows a lack of character. Anyway must dash.... I am late for an appointment!! I think my problem is that if I'm reading online, it'll be 'just one more refresh', and then there's something posted which I need to respond to right there and then Of course, other than the occasional misshaps like that, I am very punctual, and I don't get in a panic over time. Wifey, on the other hand, really freaks out about punctuality, and will leave early 'just in case'... I blame her step-dad, who would insist on leaving for somewhere at a certain time, say 10:40, but actually goes and gets in the car at 10:35 and spends the next five minutes gunning the motor and bitching about people 'not being on time', when he's the one running early... Fucking wanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Mike Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Being on time is an absolute must for me. I am a disciplinarian for punctual time keeping. I find tardiness in people very irritating and shows a lack of character. I'm with you. I despise people that are habitually late for everything, and I make it very clear to them. When I set a business meeting I allow a 10 minute window, otherwise the meeting is cancelled......tough luck for you. If I can be on time, so can they. A phone call ahead is all it takes if you can't be on time and I don't think that's too much to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm with you. I despise people that are habitually late for everything, and I make it very clear to them. When I set a business meeting I allow a 10 minute window, otherwise the meeting is cancelled......tough luck for you. If I can be on time, so can they. A phone call ahead is all it takes if you can't be on time and I don't think that's too much to ask. Absolutely, a little mutual respect and courtesy is all it takes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I am always early.....I can't stand feeling rushed because of someone else's tardiness. I am alway trying to squeeze as much as I can into every minute of everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I guess British humour is just that British!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Good topic Lani. Im usally running a little late, but never beyond 2-5 min. I have been working on this and Im getting better. Im not obsessive about time and I normally set my watches to my cell phone. It seems to be working. I have had know time related Issues thus far Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Lanikai: If we should ever GTG one day, I'll try to remember not to use my "Hawaiiantime" clock for the appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 im sometimes a little bit too late often when the meeting is in the mornin but it depends, to very important things im very accurate of course and specialy in dates denz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Lanikai: If we should ever GTG one day, I'll try to remember not to use my "Hawaiiantime" clock for the appointment. I think a mini gtg is long overdue J.. we have much to be grateful for, looking back at 2009.. Jawaiian time is fine for friends.. I blame her step-dad, who would insist on leaving for somewhere at a certain time, say 10:40, but actually goes and gets in the car at 10:35 and spends the next five minutes gunning the motor and bitching about people 'not being on time', when he's the one running early... Fucking wanker ... TJ.. I guess "Wanker" is what we would call "broke dick" .. that must be irradiating... I thinks I would be late coming outta the house on purpose for that one.. .. we can choose our friends but not our relatives.. im sometimes a little bit too late often when the meeting is in the mornin but it depends, to very important things im very accurate of course and specialy in dates denz At least you got your priorities straight D !!#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I hate being late there is this nurse that works in the same ward as me (i'm a male nurse btw) she is always late and i mean always. the problem is i feel she is just putting up two fingers at her colleagues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I hate being late there is this nurse that works in the same ward as me (i'm a male nurse btw) she is always late and i mean always. the problem is i feel she is just putting up two fingers at her colleagues Those types are forever giving excuses..and feel the world revolves around them.. I feel ya.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 ... TJ.. I guess "Wanker" is what we would call "broke dick" .. that must be irradiating... I thinks I would be late coming outta the house on purpose for that one.. .. we can choose our friends but not our relatives.. It's irritating, to say the least. Stupid thing is most of the time, he's a really nice guy, it's just the passive-aggressive crap he pulls which gets on my nerves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 It's irritating, to say the least. Stupid thing is most of the time, he's a really nice guy, it's just the passive-aggressive crap he pulls which gets on my nerves you and me both brotha.. I would rather someone shoot from the hip instead of play passive aggressive jabs.. ahh I guess as parents get older they get more gnarly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbc3 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) oh dear you guys really wouldnt be amused by my time keeping then, 10 minutes late would be early for me, luckily the boss at work is a good friend and he understands and knows i get the job done if i have to stay on late etc... i buy flash replica watches because the look good and not for timekeeping purposes, im sorry but thats an honest assesment. maybe its my age and i will mature into a true timekeeper like you lads. Edited January 31, 2010 by bbc3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 oh dear you guys really wouldnt be amused by my time keeping then, 10 minutes late would be early for me, luckily the boss at work is a good friend and he understands and knows i get the job done if i have to stay on late etc... i buy flash replica watches because the look good and not for timekeeping purposes, im sorry but thats an honest assesment. maybe its my age and i will mature into a true timekeeper like you lads. I remember a guy I went to college with, who was constantly late for lessons and everything, including a job interview, which surprisingly, he didn't get invited for a second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 oh dear you guys really wouldnt be amused by my time keeping then, 10 minutes late would be early for me, luckily the boss at work is a good friend and he understands and knows i get the job done if i have to stay on late etc... i buy flash replica watches because the look good and not for timekeeping purposes, im sorry but thats an honest assesment. maybe its my age and i will mature into a true timekeeper like you lads. Welcome to RWG bbc3.. I was interested in how many of us overlook the timekeeping aspect of watches.. thanks for the honest answer.. gotta admit at times when I put on a watch that I thought was wound.. an hour later when I look at the dial I find it stopped a day before.. .. how's that for attention to detail.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I always set my time 5 mins ahead so i wouldn't be late for anything And usually end up being 5 mins late , but no more than that But i think that being late to an appointment or a meeting is just disrespectful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 but hey is it only me or... when you look at you wristwatch do you always remember what time it is when you looked at it?? the problem for beeing too late is the watch is too beauty realy i look at my pam at the moment but i cant remember what time it is denz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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