Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

When you show up …………………… (at / on / of) time, it’s a sign that you have the confidence to take …………………….. (in / on / out) anything that comes ……………………. (into / over / across) you. Tardiness can imply that you aren’t confident, or that you are hesitating to deal with a person or situation.  Punctuality says, “I’m ready” — to be involved ………………… (at / in / on) whatever is set before me. People who aren’t ready often show …………………….. (off /up / in) late or not at all. Being punctual gives you an edge …………………… (in / on / at) life. The early bird truly does get the worm.  Time is money.  Being punctual is great; being early is even greater!

People choose to do deal …………………….. (in /with / to) those they like, know, and trust.  They like doing business with people who are ………………… (in / on / at)control. If you always arrive early or on time, you give the impression that you are in control ……………………….. (on / of / over)your life and manage things well.

Answers

When you show up on time, it’s a sign that you have the confidence to take on anything that comes across you. Tardiness can imply that you aren’t confident, or that you are hesitating to deal with a person or situation.  Punctuality says, “I’m ready” — to be involved in whatever is set before me. People who aren’t ready often show up late or not at all. Being punctual gives you an edge in life. The early bird truly does get the worm.  Time is money.  Being punctual is great; being early is even greater!

People choose to do deal with those they like, know, and trust.  They like doing business with people who are in control. If you always arrive early or on time, you give the impression that you are in control of your life and manage things well.