Professional etiquette experts on the importance of punctuality We all understand the importance of being on time to company and team meetings, but what about showing up on time to informal coffee chats, informational interviews, catch-ups with former colleagues, informal Zoom meetings, or even phone calls with old friends? Why is it so important that professionals show up on time to 1-on-1 meetings, especially those that fall outside of the scope of one's formal job scope? I'd welcome: 1) data you can share on the percentage of people who are late to meetings or the impact being late has on others 2) 1-2 line responses to these questions: Why is it so important to show up on time to informal 1-on-1 meetings? What impact does it have on your professional reputation when you're regularly late? When is it okay to show up late? (e.g, cultural norms, unexpected emergencies, etc) Seeking input from experts in professional etiquette, personal branding, or reputation management.

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