When I asked a young candidate (early 20's) if he was punctual he responded with, "There were a couple of times that I was late. You know, I'm still young and I like to go out and party so sometimes I can have a hangover the next morning." But wait! It gets better..."But even though I was late I still made it in to work! I would just try to work twice as hard to make up for the time so I can still leave at 5 o'clock". I did not hire him. TJNTIY.