Punctuality

What does it mean to be PUNCTUAL?

• Being early
• Being on time
• Being late

Why is being on time important?

• It allows you to get a good seat in class

• It stops teachers from having a go at you

• It's not - it doesn't matter if you are late

• It shows respect for others' time and demonstrates reliability

How do most people feel when someone is late for a meeting or appointment with them?

• Frustrated or disrespected
• Happy
• Indifferent
• Excited

What is a potential consequence of consistently being late to lesson/work?

• Receiving praise from your teacher/boss

• Getting a high grade or promotion

• Damaging your professional reputation

• Being given more responsibilities

Which of the following is a good strategy to ensure punctuality?

• Setting multiple alarms

• Ignoring your schedule

• Leaving everything to the last minute

• Relying on others to remind you

How can being on time positively impact your personal relationships?

• It causes misunderstandings

• It makes you appear uninterested

• It shows that you value the other person's time

• It leads to more arguments

What should you do if you realise you might be running late for something?

• Inform the relevant person and hurry to get ready as quickly as

  possible

• Take your time and arrive whenever you want
• Blame others for the delay
• Ignore the situation and hope for the best

If you run 15mins late for college every day - how many days do you MISS in TOTAL over a year?

• 6.5

• 10

• 13

• 5

How can using an alarm or a clock help you be more punctual?

• By providing a reminder of the time and prompting you to start or finish tasks on time.
• By randomly changing the time settings
• By causing distractions and delays
• By making you forget about time altogether

Which of the following is an acceptable reason for being late?

• Waiting in for a delivery

• An appointment you have booked

• Getting food from the canteen or off-site

• An appointment booked for you by a doctor/hospital