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Originally Posted by ButchEire
You might be surprised at how many people get ticked at people who are early, particularly if they themselves are chronically late. I am chronically early, often arriving a half hour to 45 minutes early for appointments. I know i'm an early person, nearly always, so I always bring something to work on while I wait. I have gotten the "look" and comments from people with whom I have an appointment, because i'm early,lol. I'm like look, I don't care if I have to wait, at least i'm here and I can keep myself busy while you do your thing.
ETA: I'm also chronically early for work and I get the stink eye from coworkers for that.
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When I had a caseload of clients I used to see, I didn't care how early they came for their appointment-as long as they didn't expect to be seen sooner than they were scheduled as I had an appointment scheduled every hour (county mental health). If someone did cancel- that was different.
Now, personal plans with friends or a date? Different story! Don't be knocking on my door 1- hour, 1.75 hours early! I am probably in the shower or dressing and you would get the stink eye for arriving that early or I might not even answer the door!
Am I on time? Yes I am. I aim for being dressed and ready to go at least 15 minutes before I need to be.
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