WHY ARE WE LATE?

Choose a definition that best reflects your

attitude to time and explain your choice.

Watch the introduction to the video
Why some people are always late
and discuss the questions.
https://youtu.be/uk-JuzGlSgs
(up to 00:37)
1. Is being late our fault, or can things outside
our control sometimes make us late?
2. Is always being late just about poor
planning, or could there be other reasons?
3. Does being late mean the same thing in
different cultures? For example, is it okay
to be a little late in some places, but not in
others?
4. Why do you think some people are always
late?
5. Should we punish people for being late, or
try to understand why they're late in the
first place?
6. Are we always in such a rush that it makes
us late more often?
7. Is it ever okay to be late, or should you
always be on time? Does it depend on the
situation?
8. Does being late affect different people in
different ways, depending on who they are?
9. Is being on time just about managing your
time well, or is there more to it?
Where do you fit on the
lateness scale?

https://timebending.co.uk/where-do-you-fit-on-the-lateness-scale/
Watch the second part of the video.
Then, read the text and find one thing
that is not true according to the
speaker.
https://youtu.be/uk-JuzGlSgs?t=36
(from 00:37 to 01:21)

Timekeepers typically display a sense of

punctuality, often feeling anxious if they are
not ahead of schedule. Timebenders are not
fans of routine, often finding themselves
quickly losing interest in familiar tasks. They
can focus deeply on subjects that capture
their interest and prefer tackling tasks
sequentially, one at a time. They might have
a messy desk but demonstrate a remarkable
ability to work efficiently under tight
deadlines.
VOCABULAR
Replace the phrases in bold with one word from the list.
Y 1. Despite being restless and impatient, she
always delivers astounding results at work.
fidgety
2. Fans still love him even though he can be so
A. nonchalant thoughtless and insensitive.
inconsiderate
B. fidgety 3. If she wasn’t diligent and meticulous, the
C. tenacious company would be in big financial trouble.
D. courteous conscientious
E. conscientious 4. His ability to remain casually indifferent
F. inconsiderate and relaxed always appeals to clients.
nonchalant
G. sloppy 5. In her line of work, it is absolutely crucial to
be polite and respectful.
courteous
6. The company didn’t care about his moral
values; they hired him because he seemed
determined and persistent.
tenacious
7. The management tolerate the fact that she’s
careless and untidy because of her brilliant
ideas.
sloppy
Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness is one of the Big Five personality

traits. It is characterized by a tendency to be responsible,
organized, hard-working, goal-oriented, and detail-
oriented. People who are high in conscientiousness are
often described as dependable, reliable, and self-
disciplined. They are good at planning and following
through on tasks, and they take pride in doing things well.
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1. What do you think the major personality trait that affects a person’s
punctuality is?
2. If you wanted to find out if someone is punctual, what kind of questions
would you ask them?
3. Do you think timekeepers and timebenders perceive time differently? Can it
be measured or proved scientifically?
Watch the third part of the video and compare the
information to your answers in the previous
exercise. https://youtu.be/uk-JuzGlSgs?t=77
(from 01:18 to 02:59)

1. Conscientiousness is one of the major personality traits that

affect lateness. [01:30]
2. If you want to know how punctual someone is, you can ask
them how tidy and organized they are. [01:42]
3. Timebenders perceive time differently than timekeepers.
They can get engrossed in a task and time can slow down
and speed up for them. There was a study that found that
some people are naturally better at estimating time passing.
[02:09]
Watch the fourth part of the video and elaborate on the statements.
https://youtu.be/uk-JuzGlSgs?t=179
(from 03:00 to 04:57)

A. I can be on time when it matters.

B. Deadlines should have consequences.
C. Social expectations make it harder for you to change your habits.

Answers
A. :
People are not late for everything [03:18] and saying you are on
time when it matters can be hurtful to someone who sees us being
late. [03:40]
B. Deadlines should be real, external and have consequences to
motivate you to take something more seriously. [03:54]
C. If you know people expect you to be late, you most probably
won’t be on time. [04:27] And it is self-sabotaging because you
don’t think that you can change if you make a bit of an effort.
[04:53]
Think of some things a person can do to become more conscientious. Watch the
final part of the video and check your ideas.

Ideas from the video: create a comprehensive daily schedule,

https://youtu.be/uk-JuzGlSgs?t=296
allocate specific times to organize your desk or room if they are
(from 04:57)
untidy, be conscious about when you do these things.
Work in pairs and ask each other
the questions you receive.
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