George Saintsbury

One of the best known, and one of the least intelligible, facts of literary history is the lateness, in Western European Literature at any rate, of prose fiction, and the comparative absence, in the two great classical languages, of what we call by that name.

English Writer

Used to express regret for being late. It implies a need for understanding or forgiveness.

Apologizing Context

Often carries a negative connotation and could reflect poorly on someone's professionalism or reliability.

Negative Impression

In some cultures, lateness is particularly frowned upon and can be seen as disrespectful.

Cultural Sensitivity

Refers to a late hour, often used to indicate it's time to conclude activities.

Time of Day

Can be used to describe a point in time within a season, often implying a sense of urgency or ending.

Seasonal Reference

Implies an activity or period is nearing its end and may create a sense of haste or finality.

Impending Ending

 Sure, Emerson may eventually learn about their chronic lateness. But if Carey shows up on time just this once, the relationship will at least have a chance to take root. Your lie would pave the way for a potentially happy relationship. And if taking an action will create a better outcome for everyone involved, that’s normally a pretty good reason to take it.

Ethical dilemma: Would...

 but this long-standing joke about our perpetual lateness to church, to cookouts, to family events and even to our own funerals, remains. I personally am a stickler for time. It's almost as if my mother, when I was growing up, said, "We will not be those black people."

Brittney Cooper: The...

 smiled his way out missing a co-op piercingly though he knew she would be angry with his lateness a cloud and a hope had covered the Sun and then released it again Benny Badu had got a drum from somewhere and manager at jamming a whistle with

The reality constructed...

 likely also in a beautiful setting of his own well it is a very beautiful setting of our own we can see the Sun is now sterling starting to sink which is surprising given the lateness of the day

Lateness