Which Type of “Sorry I’m Late” Excuse Are You?

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    What’s usually your real reason for being late?

    • Traffic or transit issues
    • Running late because I lost track of time
    • My phone died or I had tech trouble
    • Last-minute panic and rushing
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About This Quiz

We’ve all been late, but what kind of “sorry I’m late” excuse do you usually give? The Sorry I'm Late Personality Quiz helps you discover your classic delay style with 12 fun and unique questions about your habits, time management, and social energy.

So, if you’re the reliable “traffic was wild” type, the forgetful “phone died” excuse artist, or the last-minute panic king/queen, this quiz reveals how your personality shapes your lateness. This quiz offers relatable insights and a little self-aware humor. to all whether you have ever scrambled out the door or perfected the art of excuses. Take the sorry I'm late personality quiz now and own your time style!

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  • 2. 

    How do you prepare for events?

    • Plan ahead but expect delays

    • Usually underestimate how long things take

    • Get distracted by my phone or stuff

    • Rush at the last second and stress

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    When do you realize you’ll be late?

    • A little before leaving

    • Just as I’m supposed to leave

    • After leaving but stuck somewhere

    • Halfway there or last minute

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    How do you feel about being late?

    • Annoyed but it happens

    • Guilty and embarrassed

    • Stressed but don’t show it

    • Calm, I accept it’s normal

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  • 5. 

    What’s your usual excuse style?

    • Honest and practical

    • Creative and funny

    • Technical and believable

    • Vague or vague-ish

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  • 6. 

    How often are you late?

    • Rarely

    • Sometimes

    • Often

    • Always

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  • 7. 

    What’s your exit line when you arrive late?

    • “Traffic was brutal, sorry!”

    • “I lost track of time, my bad!”

    • “Phone died, had no clue!”

    • “You won’t believe what happened!”

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  • 8. 

    What’s your relationship with clocks?

    • Respect them but don’t obsess

    • Check but often ignore alarms

    • Phone is my clock, so it’s tricky

    • I don’t look until I’m late

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    How do you handle reminders?

    • Use alarms and lists

    • Ignore or snooze alarms

    • Depend on phone notifications

    • Wish I could ignore them all

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  • 10. 

    How do you feel when waiting on others?

    • Patient and chill

    • Anxious and fidgety

    • Text to check repeatedly

    • Ready to leave without them

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