A dialogue between a teacher and a student who comes late.

A Dialogue on Punctuality

A teacher talking to a student in a classroom setting

Student: Good Morning, Madam. May I come in?

Teacher: Good Morning. Yes, stand here. Why do you always come late?

Student: Madam, it is the bus which makes me late.

Teacher: What time do you leave home?

Student: I always leave home at quarter to eight.

Teacher: How far is your home from here?

Student: It is about three kilometers from here.

Teacher: That is why you get late. You leave your home very late.

Student: Madam, I take my breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Teacher: What time do you get up?

Student: I get up at about 7:00 a.m.

Teacher: My dear, that's a bad habit. You should change your routine. Always get up early in the morning, offer your prayers, and go for a morning walk.

Student: Madam, there is no park near our home.

Teacher: No problem. You can walk along the street in the morning time. Take breakfast at the right time and then leave for school.

Student: You are right, Madam. From tomorrow, I shall never be late.

Teacher: Good. One more thing to keep in mind: regularity and punctuality can conquer mountains.

Student: Thank you very much for your good advice. Can I sit now, Madam?

Teacher: Oh yes, of course.

A person writing in a notebook, symbolizing learning and dialogue

Difficult Words & Meanings

Routine
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Regularity
The state or quality of being consistent or happening at fixed intervals.
Punctuality
The habit of being on time for appointments or events.
Conquer
To overcome and take control of a problem or a difficult situation.
Advice
Guidance or recommendations offered about a future action or decision.