It is important to be minimally, on time, and for me, early.

I was always at my doctor appointments at least 15 minutes early and would sit there 30 - 45 or more minutes beyond the appointmentime. I finally asked, why when it was the 1st or 2nd appointment of the day were they already behind?

I found out the answer was to tell people an lier time than they were actually scheduled so that those who were constantly late would maybe be on time. Ok, another example of inconvenience the ones following the rules and bending for the ones not following the rules.

So now I arrive at the exact time they tell me for the appointment. I still sit, but not as long. All people have to do is be considerate and be on time.

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