Nora: Hey, I'm so happy that you made it on time and kept your promise.
Neela: Yeah, I'm always punctual, and I make it a point to value time.
Nora: Punctuality is not just a virtue, but it also fosters other virtues.
Neela: Absolutely, being punctual means doing things at the right time, and its importance cannot be overstated.
Nora: A punctual student always stays ahead in class as he prepares his lessons on time.
Neela: When the exam comes, he's well-prepared, and he can easily pass with flying colors.
Nora: However, an unpunctual student often misses important parts of the lesson as he reaches school late.
Neela: He fails to learn his lessons on time and ends up with a huge backlog of arrear lessons.
Nora: In the end, he either fails or resorts to unethical practices like copying, which is not desirable.
Neela: You got that right. Punctuality is critical for success in academics and in life in general.
Nora: Even if someone is scheduled to address a public meeting, coming late would only result in making people wait and waste their time.
Neela: There's no good excuse for a lack of good sense. Furthermore, an unpunctual employee can cause chaos in the office and disrupt the workflow.
Nora: Such an act may lead to various problems and even disasters.
Neela: Exactly, a lack of punctuality leads to disarray and may hamper progress. As an example, Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo because his general failed to arrive on time.
Nora: That's right. We must realize the importance of punctuality and make sure our friends and colleagues understand it too.
Neela: Thank you very much for understanding the value of punctuality, Nora.
Nora: You're welcome, Neela. See you around.
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