Meet Amy
Who is Amy Barnett?
She is a psychologist who used to be late all the time.
What does Amy say about trying to be on time?
Amy says she tried to be on time, but it was difficult for her.
What advice does Amy give about arriving on time?
Amy tells people to come early so they won’t be late.
Where is it okay to be late to parties or social events?
In Brazil and India, people often arrive late to social events.
What is an appointment?
It means a meeting, like with a doctor or teacher.
What was Amy like when she was a teenager?
As a teenager, she often came late to class and appointments.
Why do people not want to come early?
Many people don’t like waiting, so they don’t want to come early.
What can people do while they wait?
She says people should bring a book or phone to use while they wait.
When is it important to be on time in most places?
In most countries, you must arrive on time to business meetings.
What does "arrive on time" mean?
It means to come at the right time, not late.
What did Amy study at university and why?
She studied psychology to understand why people are late.
What kinds of things do people come late to?
People often come late to lessons or doctor’s appointments.
What is the goal of Amy’s course?
Her online course helps people stop being late.
What is the difference between being late to parties and meetings in some cultures?
Some places allow lateness for parties, but not for work meetings.
What is a habit?
It means something you do again and again, like always being late.
What does Amy do today to help people?
She gives an online course to help people stop being late.
What do people say when they are late?
People say, “I’m only five minutes late,” but that’s still a problem.
What does Amy say about arriving early?
She says not to worry if you are early, because you can do fun things.
What does Amy say about being late in different cultures?
People should know the rules of different cultures about time.
What is an online course?
It means a class you take on the internet.
What else does Amy want to do besides the course?
She plans to write a book for people who don’t want to take a course.
What does Amy say about changing the habit of being late?
Amy says being late is a habit people can change.
What is Amy’s main message to people who are always late?
She wants people to know they can learn to be on time.
Why is it important to understand time rules in different countries?
If you don’t understand a culture, you might be rude by being late.
What does “find ways to help” mean?
It means looking for ways to help people with a problem.