Getting A Little Annoyed

[jennyjoan]

My nephew and his girl and his son were supposed to arrive at 12 midday. I went out and got goodies for the little boy and some eats for them. I am sitting in limbo as they haven't arrived. How long do I give them - knowing what young ones are like. He is 28 etc.

[Elina]

Hi jenny, it's a little bad mannered but it's what happens. Hopefully your visitors have arrived for you now. An hour on is about right unfortunately x

[jennyjoan]

Ta Elina - no, they haven't arrived and he never or wont answer his mobile phone.

[Prudie]

Are they travelling? Have you tried ringing as mobile?

[Ric.ror]

Sorry - I know he's your nephew but its a little rude

[Sipowicz]

I never answer my mobile when I'm driving.

[jennyjoan]

no not travelling - they live about 20 minutes away but they were supposed to be visiting a graveyard near me and were just calling over.

[murraymints]

it annoys me too Conne...I think it is bad manered not to be punctual or to not phone to let you know about hold ups !

[Elina]

Not on really is it Jenny. Personally I'd give it a couple of hours which is more than fair enough ... then I'd go out!

[jennyjoan]

i agree Ric

[janbee]

Nephew or not, that is just plain rude.

[ummmm]

Maybe they are still at the cemetery.

[Mamyalynne]

It is thoughtless, a quick call to say you've been delayed is all it takes.

[Prudie]

In that case yes it is rude, hopefully npthing's happened that has held them up. Give it to 1.30 and then go out.

[Ric.ror]

Oh if they were only supposed to be 'calling in' then its not really set in stone if they are coming at all is it
Don't scupper your own plans for them - if you see them you see them

[Elina]

Younger people are very relaxed regards time, they've probably got distracted along the way, not that it's any excuse!

[jennyjoan]

Ric - that's right but I met him on Sunday and he specified he would be coming - - young ones haven't time to live.

[pusskin]

If I had a meal waiting for them, I'd be a bit annoyed for arriving late, but if its just for a quick visit for a chat and a cuppa, it wouldnt be a problem for me.
Its happened quite a few times over the yrs. Dont worry JJ

[ummmm]

Did you have anything else planned for today? If not just carry on with what you'd normally be doing.

[naomi24]

I'd ring them to make sure they're ok.

[Robinia]

I do hate lateness but wouldn't be overly bothered about a casual visit. My family can drop in anytime.
I had years of it with my oldest son & family, if prearranged they never turned up on time, however loose the arrangement. Now they live in Australia and when he came to stay with me last year he arrived on time! :)
Youngest son is almost always early.