Punctuality is a Virtue: Part 2
If you are late: Do not over apologize: Enough time has been wasted so there is no need to go overboard with excuses or with apology. A quick simply apology will suffice. For instance, if you walk into a meeting a few minutes late simply smile and say, “My apologies, there was an accident on the expressway. Let’s get right down to business we lost enough time.” Most will be forgiving and respect you for not sounding like a student telling his teacher a dog ate his homework. Do not make a habit out of it: We are all busy. … Continue reading