Do you set your clocks to the right time or a time different than the right time

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   Billie Kelpinposted 8 years ago

   Do you set your clocks to the right time or a time different than the right time?
   
   Ever since I was a teenager, I've set my clock at least 10 min. ahead.  I love the feeling of relief I get, knowing that I have 10 min. more than I thought I had to get ready. It's a fun game for me.  Of course, I'm always aware that the clock is ahead (Recently I make it an odd number ahead like 12 or 13, so I have to do the Math before I really know what time it is.)  Ironically without a clock, walking in the woods or at a Mall, I generally can pinpoint the time without a clock.  (I never wear a watch).  I'm wondering how many of us are out there.  I'd love to hear your own rationale.   
   
   

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   tsmogposted 8 years ago

   I use to keep my wrist watch five minutes ahead. I did that until my work required me to coordinate with others. I had to coordinate delivery trucks and communicate with the drivers and customers. But, I keep my car clock five minutes ahead. I hate being late.

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      Billie Kelpinposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      darn coordinating with others - ha! I do like those clocks ahead Thanks for the comment, Tim.  Sorry it took me so long in getting back.  It must have been my clock

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   KsenijaZposted 8 years ago

   My clock is always some minutes ahead (usually 5 minutes; sometimes 3, sometimes 7 - I choose odd numbers).
   I also like the feeling that I have more time that I thought I have
   And I don't like to be late so that 5 minutes gives me that false time, just to be sure I will arrive at a time).

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      Billie Kelpinposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Ksenija, I LOVE the feeling that I have more time, and, like you, I usually choose an odd number so it's harder to figure out.  I don't mind being late.  I guess that's because I am so often. I don't like offending people, though and try hard not to

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