Why do people set their clocks/watches in advance?

[marvelangga]

I don't own a watch, nor I want to own one. First, it's because looking at a watch now and then makes me feel that time gets slower (especially at work). Second, it itches my skin.

That's why I always have to rely on other people's watches. But unfortunately, time is not the same for everyone. So I had to look around (especially in the train) to check people's watches, then get an average, so I could guess what time it is. Of course it's not pretty accurate, that's why I wish people should just set their watches in the correct time.

[blueangel06661]

I used to have a watch I only wore for work. It was always 5 minutes behind because I couldn't figure out how to correct it so I personally knew to add 5 minutes to the time displayed whenever I looked. It was my watch so only I had to know that info

[Syaoran]

If you make your clock past the time it is supposed to be, you'll never be late. If I'm understanding correctly anyway. Use a phone for time or get a pocket watch.

[Ranshiin]

My old wristwatch I always had deliberately set 5 minutes forwards - again, as said above, so that I wouldn't be late. Even if you know it's five minutes ahead, it instinctively makes you believe you're late and causes you to hurry up. It made sure I didn't miss my buses.

The only problem is that it's old so after a few weeks it would start running ahead. Last time it worked it had gone from being five minutes ahead to 12. The battery died in it a week or two ago, though. I need to go get a new battery in it.



... Also I'd feel awkward as all hell asking randoms for the time. I know it shouldn't be, but it makes me feel weird asking or being asked. I have an old phone that I keep on me that I use to check the time, though.

[(_YvOnSo_)]

I'd just look around the area for the time, your bound to find the time. You could also have the feel of the time looking outside. At least I have a good sense of time when I do that. I would keep a phone/watch though for exact times, though. Don't want to assume the time or look around for it when you have to go at a certain time. If you don't prefer watches, then keep any kind of phone on you at all times, so you won't have to ask around for it.