Because punctuality isn’t really a virtue.

Because you want to try her/his patience.

Because intezar mein jo maza hai, ikrar mein kahan!

Because you want to give her the bitter-sweet pangs of: will he, won’t he?

Because you are not a habitual clock-watcher.

Because you don’t believe in being ahead of time(s).

Because you got back late from another date.

Because you don’t want to seem desperate.

Because you want him/her to think that you’re as busy as a bee even if you’re not.

Because you don’t want to be the one to wait at the gate.

Because if your date is ready to wait, may be you will be joined by a common fate.

Because this is your time to get some bhav. Once you tie the knot, it won’t matter whether you come or not!