Do you risk your life and safety just to make it to an appointment or promise?

Hiya MMT, Very much afraid that when it snows here it goes to town it really snows and takes all the naysayers by surprise they always think they know everything. I said it´s going to snow and it did big time too I wish I had such a sense for things like winning the Lottery (grin). It looks really beautiful today just like a Christmas Card Scene except that it´s not so nice to be out in it only for fun.

Hi LAI, I have read about the snowstorms that are experienced in Europe. Wasn't it a few weeks ago in the Eastern Zone of USA, too. A friend in Canada says they have -20 where he is. Brrrr.... I can't imagine how cold it is. Here, we are enjoying the sun all year round, except, of course, when it rains. Sometimes it gets too hot, too. And we get typhoons which we don't like (nobody likes it) especially like the ones that hit us last year... so devastating. Be safe always! Take care.

Hi LAI, I am sure they would not have broken their promises under "normal" circumstances. It is the great intention and responsibility to do things that really make us keep our appointments. We also have our reputation to protect. But there are times that it is just beyond our person to do that. This is so especially in bad weather conditions or calamities. I am sure people will understand if we fail to do things because it would then risk our life and limb had we kept the appointment. In appointments, it would be a good idea to ask for a resetting rather than rationalize the failure and totally cancel it.

Hi Agoenxz, You have a point there. But sometimes, saying "I will do my best" or "I will try" connotes a negative thing to the other person. At least, that's what we have observed in our place. When a person is unsure and will just say the above, we already can tell that he is not going. But it is different with you. When you promise, you keep your word. I admire you for that. In very exceptional cases as to already risk life and limb, I am sure the other would readily understand if they are being advised ahead. It is always a good idea to request for a resetting of the appointment.

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Hi Bellis, Yes, I know cars are a necessity where you live. Of course, we put the matter of safety for ourselves and others first before we come into a decision. It is always important to make sure everything is done to insure safety. With personal confidence in pushing through with it, it can be done. I always hear people say, "if in doubt, don't" --- I think it would apply here.

Hi Dorannmwin, Yes, we cannot help being put into situations where we have to decide what is safe, good and right in the circumstances. We don't want to miss appointments but surely people would understand if we need to skip them if it puts our life in danger. It is always a good idea to request for a resetting of the appointment.

Hi Triplejazzm51, It would be a good idea to inform the other party and request to reset ppointment if it would risk our life to make it. I am sure the other person would understand. This would especially be if the matter to be taken up in the appointed time is not that important or urgent. It would also be good and appropriate to set another appointment at the earliest time possible. It is always good to build trust.

Hi UnnatV, Promises should not be broken but should be kept. Once you give your word, it becomes your responsibility. A responsible person earns the confidence and trust of people. They will always believe what you say. Depending on the importance and urgency of the matter, you still have the choice and you alone can weigh what the best options are.

I completely agree with you my friend. A man who does not keep his words deserves no respect. I also keep all my promises. But here the situation is getting different. If your life is in danger then even the person whom you promised will agree to break promise. Is it good to give your life or even endanger your life and be in a loss in order to fulfil some minor promise or break the promise when you know that the person does not want you to endanger your life. Well in some of the most serious cases we might be forced to take big risks or risk life!

That is very well said. I agree with you.

Hi Jpso138, Happy New Year to you and your family! At work, there are people whom we can trust to keep promises and appointment. There are also those who are known to break their promises. Our treatment to both surely differs from person to person. There is one co-employee who, no matter where the heads of our office assign her to help her minimize, if not totally eradicate, tardiness still behaves the same. She has been assigned in an office near her residence but she has not changed ever. We are surely not like her. We have our own principles and we have our reputation to protect. If it is really very very risky for us to keep the appointment, we need not rationalize or excuse our failures. It would be a better idea to ask for a change in the agreement because of very very valid reasons. If one wants to be successful in life, we should always keep our promises and keep our appointments. We should not miss deadlines, too.

Hi Jahernandezrivas, There are things that are meant for us and others that aren't. It must be a way to prevent you from keeping the appointment because it would just endanger your life. I am sure there are a lot of better opportunities awaiting for you. They should understand that because you did not do it for personal reasons but because it was impossible under the bad weather conditions.

Hi Happy6162, We have our reputation to protect. We have gained trust from people. Of course, we would not want to lose them and look at us differently. If it would mean grave danger and risk of life, it would be a good idea to call and ask to re-arrange the appointment. I know the other party would not like to put us in that situation. People will surely understand.

Hi Mystone, If you are keeping your promises, you will gain the trust and confidence of people. They know that they are dealing with somebody who keeps his word. They know that they are dealing with a principled man. But, on the other hand, if you see that keeping an appointment would threaten your life, you surely have your options. Based on past experiences of keeping promises, people will not lose trust in you by this one instance. I am sure they will understand. If it is feasible to set another appointment, well and good.

Hi Jshan, It is a matter of personal decision that comes in now. Whether to keep your word and maintain your ego or lose your limb or life. I am sure the other party would readily understand if we are faced with this situation. It would be a good idea to re-arrange the appointment at the earliest convenient time for both parties.