{
  "id": 5636810,
  "title": "What do you think is considered late in Singapore? Netizens share their thoughts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/what-do-you-think-is-considered-late-in-singapore-netizens-share",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T19:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/what-do-you-think-is-considered-late-in-singapore-netizens-share-their-thoughts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "What does one consider to be late in Singapore? A netizen asked this question on a Reddit post, leading to an insightful discussion among internet users about the concept of punctuality in this bustling metropolis. The conversation explored how long people are willing to wait for a friend who has promised to meet up, and whether it is acceptable to walk away after a certain period.\n\nFor many, 30 minutes is the maximum waiting time. One individual shared that they typically give a 10-minute grace period after the agreed-upon meeting time. If their friend has not responded within this timeframe, they send a text message. After 30 minutes plus the grace period, the person in question would walk away.\n\nThe length of time considered acceptable to wait also depends on the other person's punctuality record. If someone has never been late before, another netizen suggested that they would be willing to wait for an hour and a half. However, if the friend is known to be tardy, waiting for just 30 minutes is best.\n\nConvenience also plays a role in determining how long one is willing to wait. One user noted that if the friend is traveling to meet them near their office or home, they are willing to wait for an hour, as they can take the time to chill and do other things first.\n\nSome netizens have alternative approaches to meeting up. For instance, one person mentioned that they won't go to the meeting point if the other person does not reply to their texts, especially in cases of last-minute cancellations and changes of plans. Instead, they suggest meeting at a specific location, like a mall, and waiting for the other person to arrive first. They then move to an actual store as their meeting point, which often proves to be more convenient for both parties.\n\nUltimately, people have varying opinions on what is considered acceptable or not when it comes to punctuality in Singapore. The article emphasizes the importance of being on time as a sign of respect and recommends communicating with others if one is running late. A simple text message can often turn waiting into understanding, bridging the gap between different perspectives on time and punctuality.",
  "summary": "On Reddit, a netizen asked: \"Thoughts on waiting: How late is late in SG?\" This article ( What do you think is considered late in Singapore? Netizens share their thoughts ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}