I tend to round to the nearest 15 minute interval. I find most people's schedules (hooray universities and standard class schedules) work on these intervals anyways.
Poll: Telling the time
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Tell the exact time.
Of course all my clocks are set fifteen minutes ahead (it helps me think I got more sleep at night when i wake up), so it takes me a bit of time ot actually think waht time it is.
EDIT: of coures this is when Im not telling people to look at their cellphones, especially when I've seen them use them before coming up to ask me the time.
Of course all my clocks are set fifteen minutes ahead (it helps me think I got more sleep at night when i wake up), so it takes me a bit of time ot actually think waht time it is.
EDIT: of coures this is when Im not telling people to look at their cellphones, especially when I've seen them use them before coming up to ask me the time.
Before actually checking my phone, I take a rough guess and give it an -ish on the end.
If that's not good enough, I'll actually say the exact time.
If that's not good enough, I'll actually say the exact time.
I tend to go to the nearest five, but sometimes, to liven thigs up, I'll give an exact time. Because that's how I roll.
Also, anyone who complains about my method will be shot down. You ask me the time, you get my method. You want your way, get your own device.
Also, anyone who complains about my method will be shot down. You ask me the time, you get my method. You want your way, get your own device.
My way is a little long winded... *Ahem*
"The time at the 3rd beep will be 15:02 and 34 seconds. Beep. Beep. Beep."
(Obviously I don't always say 15:02 and 34 seconds... that just because that is what the time is right now... Or it was about 15 seconds ago when I first typed it.)
"The time at the 3rd beep will be 15:02 and 34 seconds. Beep. Beep. Beep."
(Obviously I don't always say 15:02 and 34 seconds... that just because that is what the time is right now... Or it was about 15 seconds ago when I first typed it.)
Time you got a watch!
More seriously, to the nearest 5. Or the nearest minute if I'm feeling precise.
More seriously, to the nearest 5. Or the nearest minute if I'm feeling precise.
Depends who asks me, really.
I'd say general rule - round to the nearest five.
For friends who would appreciate the preciseness - the exact time.
For people trying to catch a bus - the exact time. Etcetera.
I'd say general rule - round to the nearest five.
For friends who would appreciate the preciseness - the exact time.
For people trying to catch a bus - the exact time. Etcetera.
It usually depends on my mood but more often than not, I give the exact time sans seconds. Nothing wrong being more accurate with your answer.
I got kneed in my tender manly area for that one once and I regret nothing.CODE-D said:
I tell it exactly as it is, mostly because I grew up with my mother always telling me just the rounded hours. And I thought puberty would go away at a certain point.
Rarely do i say '' five to half 3'' but it happens
Depends on ow important it is and ow i'm eeling
But wy would you
Depends on ow important it is and ow i'm eeling
But wy would you
Awesome! I haven't been online as much recently, the internet at my Uni is shite.Nouw said:I usually say 'it's about' when looking at an analog clock then round. If it's a digital clock, I tell the exact time. It's much easier for me.
Today has been an awesome day, I keep seeing older members from '09Cpt_Oblivious said:. You probably don't know me but it's nice to see a familiar face.