In a recent self-reported survey, 19% of Americans admitted to being late for work at least once per week, if not more often — that is almost one in five working people.

Commenters were quick to admit that they too were consistently late to work. “I’m supposed to be at work at 8:00am,” a user wrote. “People think I start at 8:30am.” ...

It’s not always rudeness or scatter-brained behaviour – it can be something much deeper, writes Laura Clarke. Confession: I am a late person. At least, one in recovery. In fact, I’ve ...

No, late people aren’t rude and lazy. Perceptions of unpunctual people are almost always negative — even if misguided. “It is easy to perceive them as disorganised, chaotic, rude and lacking ...