Black women who REFUSE to be on time

I mean, do I have to say anything else?  No, but I do.  The phenomenon of Black women not respecting time has perplexed me for years...

 

 

 

Not all Black women--or women in general--have this character trait, but I have met some Sistas that not only admit to it, they affirm the fact that they can not be on time--then they laugh about it.

I just don't see the humor in it, nor does it come off as "cute." Furthermore, why would one think it's OK to leave another person hanging?  I don't see the pride in such a flaw.

The way I see it, when someone knowingly leaves you hanging on a time schedule, that's like saying "You ain't got nothing better to do than wait for me anyway."

The truth of this issue is that if anyone knowingly chooses to leave you hanging on an agreed time, then they are not respecting your time.

Whether they are aware of it or not, to ignore an agreed time or to chose not to be timely is a slap in the face to the other person.

The least you can do in a situation where you know you're not going to be on time is let the person know when you see it coming.  Don't wait to show up at 7:30 to apologize for being late for a 6:30 appointment.  That just gives me a whole hour to write a blog about your late ass...

Comments

[Guy Real]

being on time is one of my pet peeves and I'm glad I'm not the only one who notices it. Some women think its cute, some think that they are worth the wait, but there are so many woman out there I'll bounce to the next.

[enlightin]

I am so glad you brought this up because men do this to women on a regular basis, especially if they think they "have you." It is an ugly expression of an over exaggerated ego, and yes they do believe your time is not important. It is a matter of respect for other people, if someone does not respect your time, it is hard to expect them to respect how you feel when and if you choose to be more serious. Me as a person I make a point to always be on time, it doesnt always work out as I may still end up waiting for the next person who does not share my sense of consideration. I am glad you took a moment to speak on it

[TheGod]

Bruh!!! This is the type of conduct that sets me off. Even if it is having the kids at the doctors office by a specified time, they find someway to fuck that up.

But what trips me out even more than being late is when the sistas get an attitude because they have to suffer the negative consequences of their act of being late.

[DPM]

My Brotha!

Hot damn! You ain't never lied. I could re-post this every week and it still wouldn't be enuff.

Sometimes I think "late" is an accessory to a sista's outfit in order for her to be "cute."

My man, this is one of those things that some sista's REFUSE to own up to.

Peace and Patience my man!

[Jamie McMaryion]

That's just hella real...I mean I'm not perfect either! There are times when life becomes unexpectingly overwhelming but thats when your cell phone comes in or even $.50... !*@& send a text message if need be! I mean come on I know most of you have those "Quick notes"... "On my way" or "Will arrive in 15 minutes"! That's what they're there for!