Positive character trait

Punctual

adj. Arriving or happening at the agreed time.

4 ready sentences Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu

What it looks like

  • Arrives at the agreed time, or a little before.
  • Hands work in on the day it was promised.
  • Says early when they will be late, instead of after.

Fits when someone arrives and delivers at the agreed time, as a habit

Not when being on time is the only praise for a person whose work itself is the story

How to say it

Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.

Fills [Name] in the reference and the report card comment, ready to copy.

  • Resume line
    Delivered [number] [reports, orders or shipments] on or before deadline over [period], with [zero or number] late.
  • Reference or recommendation
    [Name] is punctual: in [period] with us, they were never late for a shift, and every [report or delivery] arrived on the day promised.
  • Report card comment
    [Name] is punctual, arrives ready to learn and hands homework in on time.
  • In a story, shown not told
    The bus was late, so he ran the last half mile. He came through the door as the clock struck eight, out of breath and on time.
Example

The punctual volunteer had the hall unlocked before the first family arrived.

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