What’s the difference between fashionably late and straight-up rude? We asked three experts.
AdviceWhat’s the difference between fashionably late and straight-up rude? As someone who frequently runs late, I’m often relieved when someone else is, too. And I don’t mind if a friend is a bit behind; the worst-case scenario is I have a few minutes of peace in which to stare at my phone.
- ▪AdviceWhat’s the difference between fashionably late and straight-up rude?
- ▪As someone who frequently runs late, I’m often relieved when someone else is, too.
- ▪And I don’t mind if a friend is a bit behind; the worst-case scenario is I have a few minutes of peace in which to stare at my phone.
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| Publication time | 2026-08-04T09:30:00-04:00 |
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AdviceWhat’s the difference between fashionably late and straight-up rude? We asked three experts.Here’s how much of a buffer you really have.by Allie VolpeAug 4, 2026, 1:30 PM UTCShareGiftGetty ImagesAllie Volpe is a correspondent at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement.There are two kinds of people in this world: those who find it acceptable to be a little tardy and those who consider it an affront to all that is decent. As someone who frequently runs late, I’m often relieved when someone else is, too. And I don’t mind if a friend is a bit behind; the worst-case scenario is I have a few minutes of peace in which to stare at my phone.
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