bickster Posted August 27, 2021 Moderator Share Posted August 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, El Zen said: Very punctual. Which is not, as my wife seems to think, the same as early. I’m hardly ever late for anything, but leaving 30 mins before you need to «just to be sure» is a complete waste of time. Have you ever used UK roads or Public Transport for a number of consecutive days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2021 34 minutes ago, El Zen said: Very punctual. Which is not, as my wife seems to think, the same as early. I’m hardly ever late for anything, but leaving 30 mins before you need to «just to be sure» is a complete waste of time. Hmm. Depends on traffic conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Of course. But I live in suburban Norway. Worst case scenario is we have to stop for a moose crossing the road. We don’t need a 30 min margin for that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Hate being late to anything. Have mates who are appalling time keepers though… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I’m a wonderful procrastinator. Being late is an art form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2021 Eek, have had nightmares about being late since childhood. Always 15 minutes early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 A few years ago, between where I lived and where I worked, timing was a weird bloody thing. Without traffic or any stops, I was about 6 minutes away. In reality though, it depended on the minute I left. Which minute that was, that was randomised on a daily basis. For example, I would try to be at work at 0715h. If I left home at 0655h, I would get there at 0728h. However, if I left at 0654h, I would get there at 0705h. This was a constant daily game that would drive me nuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 27, 2021 Moderator Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, El Zen said: Of course. But I live in suburban Norway. Worst case scenario is we have to stop for a moose crossing the road. We don’t need a 30 min margin for that. I've had to swerve at least 50 moose wobbling out of pubs tonight alone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, El Zen said: Of course. But I live in suburban Norway. Worst case scenario is we have to stop for a moose crossing the road. We don’t need a 30 min margin for that. What if there are 30 Meese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, bickster said: I've had to swerve at least 50 moose wobbling out of pubs tonight alone Good job you were on the NAs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted August 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, bickster said: I've had to swerve at least 50 moose wobbling out of pubs tonight alone Hang on, were they wobbling or you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted August 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Jareth said: Eek, have had nightmares about being late since childhood. Always 15 minutes early. I thought that said Elk for a second 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 hours ago, fightoffyour said: What if there are 30 Meese? I believe the cörrect förm is mööse. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 27/08/2021 at 02:41, KentVillan said: Are you a punctual person or habitually late? I have ADHD so it's either 60+ minutes early or I forget entirely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted August 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 hours ago, El Zen said: I believe the cörrect förm is mööse. Read that out loud, chuckled. Poor scandi humour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Surprised how many people are saying early / punctual. An interesting glimpse into the social psychology of VT. I’m not naturally very punctual but I force myself because I know it annoys people. My worst thing is planning journeys on public transport. Always go for the option that gets you there bang on time, and then any delay makes you late This has got a lot better now that I can take all my meetings on video call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Always late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 29, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2021 In near 30 years of association with the in-laws they have never been late ever for anything, or early for that matter, they see to arrive bang on time to the minute. Family trait apparently. Odd bunch these Yam Yams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I'm never late. Ever. Unless I get stuck on the **** M42, then I'm late as ****. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 28/08/2021 at 12:38, KentVillan said: Surprised how many people are saying early / punctual. An interesting glimpse into the social psychology of VT. I’m not naturally very punctual but I force myself because I know it annoys people. My worst thing is planning journeys on public transport. Always go for the option that gets you there bang on time, and then any delay makes you late This has got a lot better now that I can take all my meetings on video call. Easy way out? Avoid public transport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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