Re: People that are habitually late....

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

There is a lot of information online about ADD/ADHD and lateness. It's very common and not something that is easy to deal with for those with the problem.

If it's someone you care about you might want to look into it. We have a close friend who has always been late and finally diagnosed with ADHD. I did the same thing with him, telling him to come an hour earlier.

SaRina · ‎04-17-2015

It bothers me too as I am always punctual. If she weren't a good friend, I'd drop a person like that but, since she is obviously a good friend of yours, next time, I'd give her a time to meet that is 30-45 minutes earlier than you plan to be there.

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

It is my pet peeve too. I am always on time. It is not rocket science to figure out how long it will take to be ready for an appointment, allowing time to get dressed, to drive to a particular place, to allow for traffic if you're going through a congested area. Of course unexpected things can make a person late, but being habitually late is no way to treat those who are waiting for you. It is rude and self-centered.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

FYI: There is a genetic predisposition to ADD/ADHD, it often runs in families.

Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

I am always on time. It is so disrespectful to keep someone waiting. We have family members who like to pull that nonsense and I don't wait dinner for them. Why should everyone else have to wait because of someone who is inconsiderate. My former boss was habitually late everyday. He was a physician and that drove me out of my mind for 20 years! He had no regard for other people's time. We have close friends who the husband who always always late. My husband finally told him last week that we were picking them up at such a time and he better be ready or we would not wait. He was on time.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
There is a lot of information online about ADD/ADHD and lateness. It's very common and not something that is easy to deal with for those with the problem.

If it's someone you care about you might want to look into it. We have a close friend who has always been late and finally diagnosed with ADHD. I did the same thing with him, telling him to come an hour earlier.

We really have to stop making excuses for people's bad habits. Every person who doesn't conform should not be excused because of some syndrome. And if they truly do have this problem, they need to learn ways to fix it for themselves. IT isn't as though it isn't obvious to them that they are constantly late, and know there are reprecussions for it.

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

@Nataliesgramma I'm with you on this one. And this would be my DH. I totally take after my Dad who was ALWAYS ready on time for EVERYTHING. Drives me insane to be late for anything, this is SO not me.

I always tell DH he'll be late for his own funeral - not if I have anything to do with it!!!! LOL

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Mominohio wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
There is a lot of information online about ADD/ADHD and lateness. It's very common and not something that is easy to deal with for those with the problem.

If it's someone you care about you might want to look into it. We have a close friend who has always been late and finally diagnosed with ADHD. I did the same thing with him, telling him to come an hour earlier.

We really have to stop making excuses for people's bad habits. Every person who doesn't conform should not be excused because of some syndrome. And if they truly do have this problem, they need to learn ways to fix it for themselves. IT isn't as though it isn't obvious to them that they are constantly late, and know there are reprecussions for it.

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Why don't you try doing some research on it. Just google ADD or ADHD and lateness, you might learn something.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

I think that people who are always late are disrespectful. They make the whole situation revolve around them. Anyone can run into a snag sometimes, however if it is habitual, I think it shows they don't care enough about you to make an effort to be on time.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

software · ‎06-08-2016

I'm one of those people who struggle with being on time. It's a bad habit, it started when I was in high school. I was always the last person to hit my seat in homeroom. The late bell was usually going off!

I'm not sure the root of it but like any habit it can be changed.

The older I get, the better I am at being on time. I don't like being late.