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Person Starts Their Wedding On Time, It Offends Their ‘Always Late’ Parents Who Miss 3/4 Of It
Respecting people’s time is an important part of building positive relationships with them. Unfortunately for Reddit user Able_Shock6277, his parents have never really understood that.
Arguably the most vivid illustration of their indifference came during his wedding ceremony, which was already nearing the end when the couple arrived.
If that wasn’t enough, they got mad at their son for not waiting for them. Angry and confused, the guy made a post on the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?‘ describing the situation to its members and asking them if he really was in the wrong.
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Being late can cause friction and arguments, which are never good for relationships
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So when this guy’s parents arrived considerably late to his wedding, he wasn’t happy about it
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It’s hard to understand why the parents made a scene when they were the ones running late
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Common courtesy states that a wedding ceremony shouldn’t start more than 15 minutes after the time on the invitation, so guests should arrive well before the listed hour to be in their seats when the music starts.
But if people are running late, etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau thinks they should join the event discreetly and not bring undue attention to themselves.
While we can appreciate the Redditor’s parents for trying their best not to interrupt, it’s difficult to understand why they blamed him for not waiting for them.
Blais Comeau says you shouldn’t eat up all the attention at the reception with epic accounts of your harrowing journey or bring down the couple in any other way; it’s their day!
Whether you missed 10 minutes or an hour, she suggests you make the most of the time that’s left and forget all the challenges that led you to that point.
Instead of confronting their son, the parents could’ve just raised a toast to him and his new wife, stepped onto the dance floor, and smiled for the pictures. After all, they did make it.
Virtually everyone who has read his story said the man did nothing wrong
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The Other Guest 2 years ago
The sheer audacity of complaining that they didn't get to participate & "missed so much" of the ceremony, followed up by "we were only 5 minutes late!" Which is it, folks? Were you 5 minutes late, or did you miss most of the ceremony?
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
If you’re a part of the ceremony / if it’s your child’s wedding, you don’t want to turn up on time. You should arrive early, not the exact time the wedding starts. I think they’re an hour late, not 35 minutes.
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just me 2 years ago
And ADHD/executive function disorders. But I take steps to mitigate my poor time management and apologize sincerely on the occasions I'm still late.
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LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
I like the comment that suggested the usher should have made them wait outside until the ceremony was over. If it was my wedding I would've told the ushers to refuse them entry and send them home. Their behavior was disrespectful and shouldn't be tolerated at all.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Merciless when proven right, even in the face of elders. I like it!!! XP
Dirk Daring 2 years ago (edited)
I'd have explained to them that the officiant is on a schedule, and has another wedding to get to. The photographer was hired for a certain time frame, and has another shoot they have to get to. The caterer is scheduled to start serving dinner at blah o'clock, and clean up by blee o'clock . We can't hold everything and everybody up until you two deign to make your unfashionably late entrance.
Nikole 2 years ago
Nope, no explanation needs to be given. They shouldn’t have been late. End of story.
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Sheri Gray 2 years ago
I would have just shown them their invite and the start time posted on it! Me: "Well you knew when it would start, it was right on the invite" The event started at the time on the invite but It was YOUR CHOICE to be late. Sorry you missed it but we have it on video!
Craig Reynolds 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, I do not tolerate that nonsense. I have dealt with many people like that over my 62 years. I have a preset tolerance limit of 5 minutes. After that, your fate is your own, and I do not care what the circumstances or situations are. If it's not a life-threatening emergency, they can go, well, you know...
Bobbi McGough Robert 2 years ago
I will never understand people who are chronically late. They are all about themselves and don't care about anybody else! Congrats to the bride and groom, and good job starting on time!
The Other Guest 2 years ago
The sheer audacity of complaining that they didn't get to participate & "missed so much" of the ceremony, followed up by "we were only 5 minutes late!" Which is it, folks? Were you 5 minutes late, or did you miss most of the ceremony?
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
If you’re a part of the ceremony / if it’s your child’s wedding, you don’t want to turn up on time. You should arrive early, not the exact time the wedding starts. I think they’re an hour late, not 35 minutes.
Load More Replies... just me 2 years ago
And ADHD/executive function disorders. But I take steps to mitigate my poor time management and apologize sincerely on the occasions I'm still late.
Load More Replies... LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
I like the comment that suggested the usher should have made them wait outside until the ceremony was over. If it was my wedding I would've told the ushers to refuse them entry and send them home. Their behavior was disrespectful and shouldn't be tolerated at all.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
Merciless when proven right, even in the face of elders. I like it!!! XP
Dirk Daring 2 years ago (edited)
I'd have explained to them that the officiant is on a schedule, and has another wedding to get to. The photographer was hired for a certain time frame, and has another shoot they have to get to. The caterer is scheduled to start serving dinner at blah o'clock, and clean up by blee o'clock . We can't hold everything and everybody up until you two deign to make your unfashionably late entrance.
Nikole 2 years ago
Nope, no explanation needs to be given. They shouldn’t have been late. End of story.
Load More Replies... Sheri Gray 2 years ago
I would have just shown them their invite and the start time posted on it! Me: "Well you knew when it would start, it was right on the invite" The event started at the time on the invite but It was YOUR CHOICE to be late. Sorry you missed it but we have it on video!
Craig Reynolds 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, I do not tolerate that nonsense. I have dealt with many people like that over my 62 years. I have a preset tolerance limit of 5 minutes. After that, your fate is your own, and I do not care what the circumstances or situations are. If it's not a life-threatening emergency, they can go, well, you know...
Bobbi McGough Robert 2 years ago
I will never understand people who are chronically late. They are all about themselves and don't care about anybody else! Congrats to the bride and groom, and good job starting on time!
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