PUNCTUALITY
Punctuality is the happening or
doing of events at the fixed or arranged time. Nature observes strict
punctuality. The sun rises and sets at its fixed time. The moon, too, observes
punctuality. We have seasons beginning and ending at their scheduled time. The
rotation of the earth is also perfectly punctual. Its unpunctuality even by a
fraction of a second can cause incalculable havoc.
Unfortunately, many human beings don’t
observe punctuality in their daily routine concerning their personal, domestic,
business, occupational and recreational time. Some of them follow the proverb
:Better late than never.
Unpunctuality is a bad habit. It is
harmful. It affects adversely not one who is unpunctual but also others who
expect punctuality and cannot cope with its violation.
Unpunctuality causes anger,
irritation, impatience, provocation, breach in relationship, loss of
opportunity, material or any other kind of damage.
Unpunctual people
miss participation in rare interviews, important,
engagements precious appointments .
In some cases those who are late have
to pay fines or undergo other punishments in their places of employment.
Better late than never is not a good
rule in all the private or official duties .
Some opinions about punctuality are
worth honouring without any hesitation. These are: (a). Want of punctuality is
want of virtue. (b). Better be three hours too soon than one minute too late.
(c). Better late than never is not half
so good a maxim as “better never late.” (d).
The most indispensable virtue of a cook is punctuality. The same must be said
of guests.
Finally, this short but admirable
quote: Punctuality is the art of showing respect to yourself and to others.
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G.R.Kanwal
6th November 2024
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