Was I right, or was I wrong?
I recently decided to visit an SP out of town; about a 1 1/2 drive, and I had the misfortune of doing it during our only rain storm for the summer. Drive was nasty.
Anyway, I had suggested a time, and she came back with a later time, which I agreed to. While on the way, I told her I could arrive before the agreed time, if possible. She eventually responded by suggesting a very specific earlier time. Not on the hour, on the half hour or even on the quarter hour, but a very specific time. I agreed, and continued on my way.
I arrived a bit early, but just waited nearby until just before the time she had given me. I went to the apartment and buzzed at exactly the time she had given me - no answer. I waited 3 minutes and buzzed again, thinking she might be in the shower or whatever. Again, no answer, but I left a voice mail saying I was downstairs.
Five minutes later I buzzed again. No answer. I then texted her I was there.
I waited another few minutes, then texted I was leaving. I should also mention some residents came and went during this time asking if they could help me. Very awkward.
I left, and while driving home, she texted asking me to buzz again. She said it was normal to have to wait as she’s very busy. She also accused me of arriving late. I told her if she gave me a time that’s the time I expect to see her. I made it on time driving an hour and a half, but she’s not able to even answer a buzzer at the agreed-upon time?
She told me if a few minutes was that important to me then maybe I should be more flexible and make more time for appointments.
Every time I’ve waited for an SP who was late, I’ve regretted it, so that’s why I won’t wait any more.
Was I right to walk, or should I have gone back?
I recently decided to visit an SP out of town; about a 1 1/2 drive, and I had the misfortune of doing it during our only rain storm for the summer. Drive was nasty.
Anyway, I had suggested a time, and she came back with a later time, which I agreed to. While on the way, I told her I could arrive before the agreed time, if possible. She eventually responded by suggesting a very specific earlier time. Not on the hour, on the half hour or even on the quarter hour, but a very specific time. I agreed, and continued on my way.
I arrived a bit early, but just waited nearby until just before the time she had given me. I went to the apartment and buzzed at exactly the time she had given me - no answer. I waited 3 minutes and buzzed again, thinking she might be in the shower or whatever. Again, no answer, but I left a voice mail saying I was downstairs.
Five minutes later I buzzed again. No answer. I then texted her I was there.
I waited another few minutes, then texted I was leaving. I should also mention some residents came and went during this time asking if they could help me. Very awkward.
I left, and while driving home, she texted asking me to buzz again. She said it was normal to have to wait as she’s very busy. She also accused me of arriving late. I told her if she gave me a time that’s the time I expect to see her. I made it on time driving an hour and a half, but she’s not able to even answer a buzzer at the agreed-upon time?
She told me if a few minutes was that important to me then maybe I should be more flexible and make more time for appointments.
Every time I’ve waited for an SP who was late, I’ve regretted it, so that’s why I won’t wait any more.
Was I right to walk, or should I have gone back?
