I would like to talk about my close friend, Marcus, who is without a doubt the most punctual person I know. We actually met at university about six years ago, and ever since, whether it is a casual catch-up at a local coffee shop, a birthday dinner, or a day trip to the coast, he is unfailingly on time. In fact, more often than not, he turns up five or ten minutes before the agreed time.
To be honest, that sort of reliability is quite rare these days, as most of our mutual friends tend to operate on a far more relaxed schedule. Marcus manages this simply because he is exceptionally well organised. He treats social commitments with the exact same level of respect as an important business appointment. Before leaving his flat, he always factors in potential public transport delays or heavy traffic, and he maps out his journey well in advance. If a journey usually takes half an hour, he will easily allow forty-five minutes just in case.
As for how I feel about it, I find his consistency really admirable, though I must admit it occasionally puts a bit of pressure on the rest of us to be on time as well! In a world where people frequently send last-minute texts to say they are running late, his habit is incredibly refreshing. It demonstrates that he genuinely values other people's time and does not take social plans for granted. Whenever we arrange to meet, I know for certain that I will not be left waiting around awkwardly on my own.