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Why are some people always late? Why are some people so inconsiderate of other people’s time? You throw a party expecting everyone to arrive on time, but it never seems to happen. And does anyone know what RSVP means anymore?
Imagine sacrificing your only day off – no work, no other commitments – a day normally set aside for your own personal activities. But on this particular Saturday, you’ve committed to attend a wedding. You figure the wedding starts at 2PM and should be over no later than 4PM.
When you arrive; on time; gift in hand; you take a seat, and allow yourself to be entertained by the musicians and singers – first one, then the other, then another, and on it goes. You look at your watch and realize an hour has gone by, but you’re patient – after all, this is a serious undertaking. Two people are committing themselves to each other for life!
As the late guests continue to stroll in, finally, as you check your watch again for the umpteenth time, the wedding processional begins. It is now 4:30PM (hard to believe?).
I’m willing to bet all of us have experienced similar situations more times than we’d like to remember. It’s inconsiderate, and rude.
Enough is enough! It’s time to stop excusing, and making excuses for those who are insensitive to the plans of others. This would also serve us well in our day to day interactions with others. Think of an experience where making a simple phone call, or getting dressed a little sooner, or filling up the gas tank in advance, could have made all the difference. Think about it – there are enough things affecting our lives which we have no control over, but the things we can control, we should do with diligence.
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