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The science behind why some people are always late

By | Siobhan Smith | metro.co.uk

We’ve all got those friends who are never on time. 

The ones who just don’t see the big deal with arriving an hour after you agreed to meet; those who you make sure to tell your dinner booking is 45 minutes earlier than it really is; the persistent latecomers who embody the meme of the dog wrapped up in a towel, fresh out of the shower, captioned, ‘I’ll be there in five minutes’ (oh hi, it’s me). 

Being late is generally thought of as a negative quality. It’s something that’s frowned upon by workplaces, tends to annoy punctual friends, and can cause friction in relationships. 

There’s an understandable perception that someone who is always late is lacking in manners, or values their time more than other people’s. 

However – this isn’t always the case. 

‘I think for the most part, people aren’t genuinely uncaring about others’ feelings, or deliberately trying to annoy,’ says Somia Zaman, a psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR. 

There are a lot of different factors to consider – and research has found that different types of personalities tend to be less punctual than others.

‘Some people are just natural born optimists who genuinely believe they can manage everything in their hectic schedules – we can call them the over-schedulers,’ explains Somia.

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