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What do you think is considered late in Singapore? Netizens share their thoughts
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Some participants felt that 30 minutes was the maximum acceptable waiting time. One user shared their approach, giving a 10-minute grace period after the agreed meeting time before sending a text.
A netizen's question about what is considered late sparked an interesting discussion among online users. The topic of discussion was how long someone should wait for a friend who has not arrived at a meeting. Some participants felt that 30 minutes was the maximum acceptable waiting time.
One user shared their approach, giving a 10-minute grace period after the agreed meeting time before sending a text. If there was no response after 30 minutes, they would leave.
Further details about the discussion and various opinions on punctuality and waiting times are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: September 4, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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