Punctuality March 16, 2002 sex_grandmaster-d alright today's subject is punctuality sex_grandmaster-d not the punctuality that we normally think of though sex_grandmaster-d I am going to discuss the punctuality of doing what you are asked or assigned to do for your Dom/me sex_grandmaster-d smiles snhs_tender.morsel listens chevys'-jaslinn . o O ( messed that up today ) sex_grandmaster-d when you are instructed to do something do you do it on time? chevys'-jaslinn didn't today sex_grandmaster-d would you like to share with the class jas? sgms_annie . o O ( i think i do ) chevys'-jaslinn Master told me to bid on something on Ebay and I didn't do it when He asked me to sex_grandmaster-d nods puddin listens sex_grandmaster-d and what happened? chevys'-jaslinn just a warning this time Sensei sex_grandmaster-d I mean was there a loss involved? sex_grandmaster-d did you lose out on the bid because of it? chevys'-jaslinn no Sensei chevys'-jaslinn as it turns out I don't need to bid any longer Sensei sex_grandmaster-d so this time it didn't turn out bad chevys'-jaslinn but He was not happy that I did not do as He asked when He asked it Sensei sex_grandmaster-d and for good reason *S* sex_grandmaster-d anyone else have similar situations? snhs_tender.morsel can't think of one at the moment Sensei sex_grandmaster-d nods puddin raises hand sex_grandmaster-d now do you know why We have you do things at a certain time? sex_grandmaster-d yes puddin? puddin i sometimes am told to be online to talk to the Dom i am with at a certain time.. and i don't always make it.. chevys'-jaslinn {leaves} _vixen {enters} _vixen slips in and takes a seat with a smile puddin smiles at vixen sex_grandmaster-d hello vixen _vixen hello Sensei _vixen smiles sex_grandmaster-d and is there a legitimate reason for it puddin? puddin yes Sir.. He works a lot of overtime and sometimes that is the only time He can be there Sensei chevys'-jaslinn {enters} sex_grandmaster-d I meant for your delay *S* puddin well sometimes i just get busy doing something and forget Sensei.. sex_grandmaster-d not a good excuse then right? puddin no not really *frowns* _vixen smiles @jas sex_grandmaster-d nods chevys'-jaslinn waves to vixen sex_grandmaster-d excuse Me a moment I have check on the dogs sex_grandmaster-d sorry they had a cat treed LOL _vixen :runs up to the black board and draws a big heart with SGM inside .....ooops sex_grandmaster-d chuckles at vixen sex_grandmaster-d valentine's day is past LOL chevys'-jaslinn . o O ( poor kitty ) _vixen slinks back to her chair pretending to be invisible sex_grandmaster-d alright then usually there is a reason for the timing of something you are told to do puddin shakes head in agreement sex_grandmaster-d it may be because of a situation like puddin's where there is time limitation sex_grandmaster-d or in a case of something like jas where bidding might be critical sex_grandmaster-d regardless of the reasons punctuality shows the degree to which you are committed to do your assignments sex_grandmaster-d let's take an example _vixen listens sex_grandmaster-d if I ask for a cup of coffee I want it now when I am thirsty sex_grandmaster-d and I don't want it cold because it took a long trip getting to Me right? sex_grandmaster-d smiles puddin listens sex_grandmaster-d let's say I need some information sex_grandmaster-d does it do Me any good if it isn't timely? sex_grandmaster-d looks around the class chevys'-jaslinn no Sensei chevys'-jaslinn . o O ( sighs and wonders when I forgot to raise my hand in class sorry ) sex_grandmaster-d or let's say that I only have an hour of time that I can get online ... does it do Me any good if you come online 45 minutes late? _vixen shakes her head no chevys'-jaslinn raises hand sex_grandmaster-d yes jas? chevys'-jaslinn there is times when RL will not allow timeliness for online Sensei sex_grandmaster-d yes I am aware that things crop chevys'-jaslinn . o O ( blinks at the crop ) sex_grandmaster-d up and can prevent you from fulfilling the timing *S* sex_grandmaster-d chuckles sex_grandmaster-d a fortuitous point to hit the enter key LOL _vixen . o O ( crop crop crop ) chevys'-jaslinn smiles sex_grandmaster-d the issue I am pointing out is habitual failure to be punctual sex_grandmaster-d smiles sex_grandmaster-d if this is the situation then you need to work on putting out more effort to be punctual chevys'-jaslinn thankfully isn't often smile sex_grandmaster-d remember your performance is a direct indication of your devotion or commitment to your M/M sex_grandmaster-d They will judge how devoted you are by that *S* sex_grandmaster-d They might not say something at the moment but continued lack of being punctual will deteriorate the relationship as well sex_grandmaster-d smiles puddin listens and makes notes sex_grandmaster-d I believe there is also another class in the archives that deals with this subject sex_grandmaster-d are there any questions sgms_annie . o O ( time management? ) sex_grandmaster-d yes I think that is the one annie, thank you sex_grandmaster-d smiles sgms_annie smiles sex_grandmaster-d any questions or comments? puddin shakes head no snhs_tender.morsel none here Sensei _vixen smiles and shakes her head sex_grandmaster-d any situations to share where it has caused a problem? sgms_annie no Master sgms_annie raises my hand sex_grandmaster-d looks at the class and smiles sex_grandmaster-d annie? sgms_annie it seems Master that S/someone is always waiting for S/someone and it does show the level of commitment on both P/parties sex_grandmaster-d nods _vixen nods too sgms_annie to discuss the time restraints and make sure they work for both...communicating the needs of E/each sgms_annie i really hate to watch S/someone waiting and the O/other never shows up sgms_annie its just polite to leave a message if Y/you can't make it sgms_annie that's all sex_grandmaster-d obviously there are times and situations that cause delay but when it is every time then it needs to be addressed sex_grandmaster-d smiles sex_grandmaster-d anyone else? snhs_tender.morsel shakes her head no sex_grandmaster-d alright then class is dismissed, you may stay and chat or discuss if you like