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>> Now, thanks to cellphones, BlackBerrys and other gadgets, too many of us have become blasé about being late. We have so many ways to relay a message that we'
by makmanalp 16y ago
>> Now, thanks to cellphones, BlackBerrys and other gadgets, too many of us have become blasé about being late. We have so many ways to relay a message that we're going to be tardy that we no longer feel guilty about it.
Poppycock. It's in your hands to determine whether it's okay for the other person to be late, messages or not. If you've been waiting for over 30 minutes, leave and tell your partner that you've done so through your "gadget".
- Timothee 16y agoleave and tell your partner that you've done so through your "gadget". Or, for repeat offenders: leave and don't tell. They'll figure it out when they get there... (passive-aggressive? surely)
- etruong42 16y agoI prefer not to step on toes so strongly, so I would be diplomatic and say something along the lines of "I did not anticipate dinner taking so long, so I cannot stay." Variations include "I am on a tight schedule. I'm sorry but 20 minutes in without even ordering is too much." If texting, I have found word choice to be crucial in delivering how upset you are since there is no tone of voice. Inclusion of an actual reason and/or "maybe next time" is completely optional.