I'm Latina and always punctual, is that rare?

[Vesuvius87]

If I need to cancel a meeting the person already knows I'm not coming. If an activity starts at certain time, I'm there either 10 minutes earlier or at the exact time. On the few circumstances (ex: a terrible traffic jam, an urgent appointment, etc) I'm running late, I'll apologize for the inconvenience and tell them a new arrival time.

A social, trekking activity will take place this Saturday scheduled for 1:30 pm but I have a doctor's appointment that day at 9 am. I have to call the organizer of the event and inform him I'll probably be running late. I don't know how long my appointment will last and the activity is far. It's likely I won't make it on time.

I don't do what many people in my country do: tell someone I'm on the way and nearby (if I'm still at home and far) and then come late. This gets people by surprised. I really hate tardiness. Yet I'm Latina. Is this rare, to be on time on a culture where many are always late?

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Then again, that's been ingrained in me from an early age, from home. My parents are punctual too.

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I got good news. My medical appointment was fast and I'm already at the train station, waiting for everyone else. I'm a bit too early though.

[MrDaveAPSI]

We have a white "friend", who we don't really talk to much anymore because she was annoying, that would ALWAYS show up late. She knew she would, she just kept doing it. My mom told me she once showed up to an orchestra event, at intermission. That's not ok. You don't do that

Again, she's white

[Vesuvius87]

I believe it's the way you were raised and mostly it comes from home. Thank you for pointing out that race isn't the issue but rather the person. I find it so annoying when people are always tardy.
This is something else several people do that I hate: tell you they're on their way and will be there soon but in reality, they're at home, just getting dressed up and are far from the location, they aren't nearby. I hate that.

[MrDaveAPSI]

Right?

[MrDaveAPSI]

Yeah, people need to STOP RACE BAITING, REPUBLICUCKS!

[lightbulb27]

the last line explains it. this was trained into you. Military people often like this, but it may be an ethic of valuing others and their time. It's a good trait and should help you stand out in employment and life.

Not everyone is like that... some people continually abuse others time. Not everyone has the same ethics training or are very selfish. You are in essence, more selfless.

your communication sounds good as well.

[IslaTheWitch]

I'm also always punctual... basic respect for other people

[Vesuvius87]

Exactly

[ArrowheadSW]

The Latinas who I know here in the US are very punctual. Wait a minute... Although I did set up a date with one and she was 45 minutes late with no explanation. But other than that, I think the ones who I know are punctual.

[Vesuvius87]

It's good to hear punctuality isn't there among Latinas in the US. Over here in Peru, several people are always late. It's annoying. I'm already here at the train station waiting for everyone else. I got here too early, lol.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Unfortunately yes being punctual is very rare and I hate that

[Vesuvius87]

It's so sad how basic respect (the bare minimum) and a good trait is so rare.

[Bklynbadboy12]

It really is the sad thing is they show up late or the interview and then expect to get the job

[Kingofkings1992]

Punctuality has nothing to do with ethnicity

[Vesuvius87]

There is the saying of the "Latino hour" we're all used to hearing. Many people are always late or kept saying they're nearby when they're far. It's annoying.

[loveslongnails]

That's not limited to Latina's; it's rare for most women. LOL

[Joshydavid25]

According to Latinos... Yeah, it's pretty rare.. But it's not super common for anybody... "Black" people say the same thing.. 😂... That's great though..

[Vesuvius87]

It really gets annoying. For instance on a camping, party event we were all suppose to arrive at our meeting point at 6:30 pm. Meanwhile the organizer of the event, my friend and I got there a bit earlier, the company driver and others were so late at nearly 8pm. The party was far and by the time we got there it was already 10:30 pm. Instead enjoying the first hour of the party, I was super hungry and had dinner first. If the driver we paid for and others would've been punctual, we would've already gotten to the party around 8:30 pm, big difference.

[Joshydavid25]

That's the worst.. When you're on time or early and everybody else is late.. 😂😂..

[NathanDavis]

when will you get here?

ahorita!! ya voy!!

[Vesuvius87]

Hi. I'm here now.

[JayBones]

There is literally a Latino phrase la hours latina. It basically means show up an hour late... at least. It's probably why they get pregnant so easily. They love being late

[Vesuvius87]

Yes I've heard that phrase many times by now. I find nothing cute or funny about always being late. Last time a company drive we paid for and others (except me, the party organizer and a friend) came late, we were hungry by then. Instead of enjoying the first hour of the party, I had dinner.

[JayBones]

I honestly can't think of anything more disrespectful than being late. The only reason for being late is you don't care. You might have some Irish in you.

[ProbablyClueless]

Punctuality is a rare quality in anyone, not just latinas.

[Vesuvius87]

It's sad that basic respect is so rare.

[ProbablyClueless]

It really is sad. I don't know why it's happened that way, but I'm not a fan.

[DryGermanGuy]

¿Qué diablos! :-P

[BLP11520]

I don’t know but that’s a good habit 😊

[Vesuvius87]

This earned me the reputation of ''the American time'' woman. Someone within my group of friends gave me that nickname, lol.

[BLP11520]

That’s funny

[darkforcebooty]

I am sure its not! haha

Do you give advice? I need someone to talk with..

[Vesuvius87]

What do you need advice on?

[darkforcebooty]

some insecurities of mine
if not its okay :)

[Vesuvius87]

Ok, I can give advice. It's the right site here

[darkforcebooty]

okay hit me up if you want.

[QuietRunner]

Maybe it is a German influence

[Vesuvius87]

That would be interesting. Mom's paternal grandfather (my great-grandfather) was a European immigrant, believed to be German. If so then it's a good influence.

[ab2shifty]

Nah probably not

See im always late, but I tell the truth 🤣

[OtterMan68]

for any woman! :-)

[euniestars]

IM ALWAYS LATE LMFAOOO

[Vesuvius87]

Thanks for admitting not having basic respect.

[euniestars]

no problem?

[JohnK123]

I’d say so yeah hha

[888theGreat]

Depends on what you puncture