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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker finds it annoying when people blame traffic for being late.
In plain terms
Traffic is a bad excuse for being late.
What can you take from it?
Don't blame traffic for lateness.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • traffic discussion
  • comedy

Putting it to work

  • leave early
  • avoid excuses
  • manage time

Questions to consider

  • What is a good excuse for being late?
  • How do you handle lateness?

Another view

Traffic is often a genuine external factor.

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