The true virtue
As I see it punctuality can be seen either in terms of a social norm, a social agreement or simply as the ability to know and keep “the right timing”. As a social requirement, the punctuality of a person is a character trait, that defines his trustworthiness, discipline and respect for others. (But such a view of punctuality must not by all means be applied to students.) From an other point of view, a punctual occurrence is an action taken exactly when the time is right. Not before and not after. This way of perceiving it on the other hand, can stem out of deeper understanding of self and the surrounding. A few people in the world posses the exclusive ability to do something that is necessary exactly when the time is right.
In the latter sense, punctuality can truly be, as the saying puts it, a virtue. Off course I am not undermining the social value of respecting an agreement. If you promised to come on a designated time, than it would be highly disrespectful to do the opposite. It would simply be given word turned into a lie.
But from the students’ point of view – there is no need to treat time schedules so seriously. Life is much too short for that. And not understanding what truly is important in life, is the worst kind of “being late” there is.
What do you think of punctuality?
Maybe you have some funny stories from your own experience? :)
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Punctuality is Still Overrated
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ReplyDeleteRight, to sum it up I think that Puntuality is a character trait just as any other. In theory its the only right thing to do but in practise its just about common sense.
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to work, dont get late.
If you promised to come on time and care about person you made the promise or just respect time of other people, dont get late.
etc etc
To make it simple, if its something important, come on time or at least do your best to try to, without some strange assumptions its alright if you appear hour after sheduled time.
In other less important cases, use common sense. Few minutes wont kill anyone but in the end if you can, just be punctual.