Being late is an unpleasant situation that can undermine your reputation and spoil the impression of you at one point. Especially when it comes to the first date with a young man. Lack of punctuality is a kind of synonym for unreliability, so it is very important to know how to avoid this oversight.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, find out as much information as possible about the place where the meeting should take place: the exact address, detailed location, directions and how to get to the meeting point. Find out what kind of transport you can take, whether you need to change trains, and just in case, calculate the amount you will have to spend on the route.
Step 2
Then, if possible, follow the route to your destination in advance, thanks to this you will be able to know about possible difficulties along the way. Also, determine the approximate travel time. If you are planning to drive your car on a date, inquire about parking spots in advance. If you will be using public transport, identify convenient exits from the metro or a path from a ground transport stop.
Step 3
Please note that in big cities with a busy life, constant traffic jams and unpredictable situations, it is always better to hedge against being late. If you don't have time to go through the route in advance, use information systems, for example, Google or Yandex maps, which calculate the approximate time from one point to another, and add 30-50 minutes to it for various surprises.
Step 4
Consider the day of the week that you choose for the date. This is important as public transport runs less frequently on weekends and on weekdays you can get stuck in traffic, especially during rush hour.
Step 5
Find out if there is a café or place near the meeting point where you can spend time if you arrive early. It will not be comfortable to wait for the appointed time while standing outside, especially if it rains.
Step 6
Before the meeting, be sure to prepare what you will wear. You can have a snack if you like. But do not put off any of the above until last, and then you will definitely be on time for your date.