Punctuality
- Do you wear a watch?
Yes, I always make sure to wear a watch each day before leaving my home.
- In your country is it important to be on time (= be punctual)?
Yes, it is of immense importance to be on time in my country. It is crucial because we value the time of ourselves as well as others.
- Do you like to be on time?
Yes, I like to be on time as it helps me to avoid anxiety and haste involved in getting late to some place.
- How do you feel when others are late?
I don’t like people being late without any genuine reason. I tend to see those people as irresponsible and such people fail to earn my trust towards them.
- How do you remind yourself to be on time?
I like to set reminders before the actual time to be on time for everything. Also, I like to keep an eye on the watch to make sure that I don’t get late.
- Why are some people always late?
I think some people develop this bad habit of being late everywhere. Such people don’t understand the importance of one’s time. Also, some people like to portray that they are very busy in their life and can’t make it to social events or meetings on time due to this
- Do you think it’s important to be punctual?
Yes, I think it is crucial to be punctual as it is a healthy habit which helps in developing discipline in life. Also, it indicates professionalism and one’s seriousness towards something. It shows that one is reliable and trustworthy.
- What will you do if you are waiting for someone?
If I am waiting for someone, I would try to keep patience as there could be any mishap or urgency that would have resulted in the delay. I would also try to contact that person to know about his whereabouts.
- Do you think people these days are as punctual as they were in the past?
I think people these days are as punctual as they were in the past, however, there are some reasons such as traffic on roads, which were not an issue in the past; they can lead to the delays sometimes.
