Getting to and from a meeting by taxi...

Sinhanada

I'd definitely leave after it's finished and call a taxi then, otherwise as other people have mentioned, see if other people are leaving \ heading your way that you could catch a lift with?

picklekin

I'm the only one going from here yes, last time I did grab a lift but this time I'm on my own. The other attendees will just be coming much more locally and asking fora lift would be v awkward and put them out of their way.

duchy

It's a school -It'll have a reception area to sit and wait in. Just call the taxi firm (or ask the receptionist to call one for you when the meeting is over-they'll know who is good locally) sit down - get out a book or magazine out of your bag and wait. You really are over-thinking this

Do not say "I have to leave by X time" unless you are chairing the meeting -it'd be rude and unprofessional . And you aren't loitering - you're waiting for a cab-it's a normal thing people do after a meeting- but if you feel self conscious waiting - make sure you have the book or magazine so you look "occupied" whilst you wait- but honestly no-one will give it a second thought !

picklekin wrote: »

Its a poor impoverished state school I'm afraid But I will try to ask the taxi that takes me for a card and do it that way, else I'll store a couple of number on my phone.

I did think about saying to them something along the lines of "I have to leave at X as I have a taxi coming" but I think its probably best to wait till the end, after all it might finish early and STILL leaving me loitering!

getmore4less

picklekin wrote: »

I'm the only one going from here yes, last time I did grab a lift but this time I'm on my own. The other attendees will just be coming much more locally and asking fora lift would be v awkward and put them out of their way.

Do don't get a lift out of their way, just one that takes you somewhere more convenient and get transport from there.

noelphobic

Some mini cab firms give you an automated call back when they're on their way. If you're waiting in reception and get a call then you'll know to look out for it. Would only work if you called from your mobile though or the school called for you from a traceable number (which it may not be if it's a business line).