Here’s a little grumpy old lady rant on the importance of being on time for meetings, and in general. Every company, family, or friend group has that one person who is always late – and it is not an endearing habit. Timeliness is especially important for attending meetings via a conference line rather than Zoom because facial expression nuance and one’s look of apology isn’t seen over the phone.
I have been on conference calls with people who blow their nose repeatedly, eat their lunch (chewing is loud), and monopolize the conversation. But being late to every meeting is the worst. The person who is late to a meeting, or a date, or a family gathering sends the message that they and their time are more important than the time of everyone else. From a business point-of-view, the lost ROI on the wasted time of all those waiting is ridiculous.
Even if you go ahead and start the meeting or dinner or gathering, the “latee” needs special attention when they arrive: to find their place on the agenda, or have the hostess seat them, or to have the family gathering pause to make them welcome.
Don’t be late – it’s rude. Here’s a new tune from Kevin Morby, I Was on Time. “And the hours devour us I was on time”
Parquet Courts – Borrowed Time
Rancid – We Arrived Right On Time
Gangstagrass – Long Hard Times To Come
The Kinks – Tired Of Waiting For You
Last one before I’m off to our city’s protest, hopefully when it is done I won’t be Doin’ Time
Be safe and represent!
…if you’re going to avoid being tardy it helps to keep your eye on the time
…but sometimes no matter how long it takes, some things seem timeless
[n.b. not applicable to arrival at dinner &/or meetings]
I figured Pink Floyd would be represented here, so I went with Buddy Guy and Kim Wilson instead: Too Late
The Rolling Stones – Time Is On My Side (1965)
Album: The Rolling Stones No. 2
Released on: 1965-01-15
and,
Irma Thomas – Time Is On My Side (1964)
Released: August 1964
both are covers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Is_on_My_Side
ps. here’s the version that the Stones released in 1964,
Released on: 1964-01-01
PJ Harvey Wait
Sooner or Later
The Feelies
I’ll see your Feelies and raise you some Grass Roots
OR
Preach sister!