Never be on time

[wrecksum]

I think that "on time" has a linguistic flexibility of meaning similar to "Finished", as in "the job is finished" or '"tomorrow for sure".

There is also a self-sustaining paradox in the timing of events as in:-

"Let's get there on time for once!".

"What for? -We will be the only ones there."

 

[dv8]

i'm kinda fine with lack of punctuality. makes it less stressful to go out.

 

[Meemselle]

i'm kinda fine with lack of punctuality. makes it less stressful to go out.

Eeerrrrrmmmm. I guess I still have too much New York/Boston in me. In New York, "on time" means ten minutes early. In Massachusetts, it means a half an hour. You can take the girl out of NY, but etc., etc.

Clearly, this is another lesson of the 2.5 world that I shall have to learn. It won't come easy.

 

[DRob]

There's an expanded version on my actual blog that I decided not to post on DR-1, as I have been flamed lately, so I'm laying low. But thanks. I sag and sigh for your approval.

I liked the story , please reconsider posting the whole thing here.

 

[Virgo]

Eeerrrrrmmmm. I guess I still have too much New York/Boston in me. In New York, "on time" means ten minutes early. In Massachusetts, it means a half an hour. You can take the girl out of NY, but etc., etc.

Clearly, this is another lesson of the 2.5 world that I shall have to learn. It won't come easy.

You spare no opportunity to flaunt your superiority complex, here and in your blog.

You only need to adapt if you want to stay.

 

[Meemselle]

You spare no opportunity to flaunt your superiority complex, here and in your blog.

You only need to adapt if you want to stay.

Well, thanks for your unsparing and unfiltered opinion.

Don't read the blog. Put me on your ignore list. If you don't like smart, articulate women, there's your solution. It's pretty simple.

I have other complexes, doctor, but superiority is not one of them.

And I lived here 33 years ago when the North Coast was a very different place. So cut me a little slack. Geeeez.

 

[Meemselle]

I liked the story , please reconsider posting the whole thing here.

I thought it was sort of repetitive, and as the recipient of some really interesting recent personal cyber-flaming, I'll just send you the link, if you'd like.

 

[La Profe_1]

You spare no opportunity to flaunt your superiority complex, here and in your blog.

You only need to adapt if you want to stay.

I work with and for Dominicans. My previous boss (born in Santiago) always used to ask, "American time or Dominican time?" when we talked about meeting times and appointments. If Dominicans themselves acknowledge that there are issues with punctuality, how is it superiority to recognize it as such?

Yes, I have adapted. Been here since 2001, speak, read and write Spanish. Have been told more than once that I am "aplatanada." You do not do Dominicans useful service by responding blindly with invective and ad hominem to whatever you deem offensive.

 

[rfp]

. Have been told more than once that I am "aplatanada." You do not do Dominicans useful service by responding blindly with invective and ad hominem to whatever you deem offensive.

Especially when you choose to live in the States

 

[bienamor]

When I worked at CODETEL we always specified american time. we also had a basket for the beepers which had to be shutoff. Now its the cellphones.
That way we could have the meetings with no interruptions.

 

[Virgo]

"responding blindly with invective and ad hominem to whatever you deem offensive".

Which "invective and ad hominem" are you talking about?
Read the "Americanas vs Dominicanas" blog post of that person (among other writings) and then talk.

 

[Bronxboy]

Which "invective and ad hominem" are you talking about?
Read the "Americanas vs Dominicanas" blog post of that person (among other writings) and then talk.

Virgo:

Why is that you have to so confrontational with almost every post?

No, based on your prior pm's, arguing is NOT why these boards exist only certain FORUMS here can you do that!!!!

"I see nothing whatsoever wrong with adults arguing about any topic, if it is done without profanities, and insults against individuals or groups.
That is exactly why these boards exist"

 

[AlterEgo]

Maybe a little late (pun intended) but this thread is now closed.