“Be early to a party only if you intend to leave as soon as another guest arrives.” In newyorkerhumor, readers advise Pepper on promptness.
Last time, I flipped the script on you and asked you to answer my questions: What do you think it’s important to be on time to, what should one be early to , and when should one be late ? And I was so touched by your wise, thoughtful, funny responses. I’ve included some of your opinions, insights, and theories here, edited for brevity, and illustrated.Work always finds a way of seeping into my private life , so I fight back by being bang on time and making coffee on company time.
If it’s a biggish, casual milling-around party and you sort of dread going because that kind of socializing is scary for you, but sort of also want to go because there are people you like there and you want to show the hosts that you are happy you were invited, go an hour late, or up to a third into the time allotted for the gathering, whichever is less. —Alison
Be late to dinners, parties, and similar gatherings to which you have been invited that have a specific start time—but no more than ten to fifteen minutes late, especially if you’re bringing the appetizer. —LindaI think one should be on time for a date. Whether you are being picked up or picking up someone else, reverence for time spent together is the basis of everything. —Sean
Never be more than five minutes early to the birthday party of a small child. Especially do not drop off your small child early at the party. Please do not do this. I speak from experience. —AlisonBe ten minutes early when meeting people ten-plus years older than you. Be on time when meeting people around your age or younger. —Carol
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