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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Some people believe 5 -10 minutes early is on time.[/b]

Some people think if you say join us for dinner at 6:00, you should arrive a 1/2 hour ahead so you are not showing up right as the meal is being served. This one needs to be spelled out. We we eat around ______, feel free to show up anytime after_____.

Some people are just odd.

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This is me.  But there are times when I believe it is not appropriate to come early: a party, when friends invite you over, carpooling, pretty much all the examples you listed.  Showing up early can be a sign of good work ethic and curtesy, so long as your earliness isn't inconveniencing others. [/quote]

You people must not be very busy. For professional appointments, I am filling my time with calls, emails, or quick tasks even if I am doing so while walking across campus to a meeting. If I'm early to a restaurant or gallery or some social activity, I occupy myself with a walk or emails rather than tapping my foot waiting for my companion. And I would never EVER show up to someone's home early. That is beyond rude.

Early is early. On time is on time. You agreed on a time for a reason. Don't be presumptuous that my time is not filled and valuable before our appointment.

That said: on time is on time, and I am always and unfailingly prompt. [/quote]

If a meeting is at 4:00, then you need to be ready to start then — not finding a seat, hanging up your coat, etc. Meeting starts at 4:00. It’s like sports practice. If practice starts at 4:00, you should already be at the field/court and warmed up for practice. Don’t waste time at practice warming up.

For social gatherings, it is different.You should show up on time to a little late (10-15 minutes), so the hosts are set.[/quote]

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