Examples of How We Violate Time Boundaries and How They Are Violated by Others Calling multiple times in a row for non-emergencies Expecting someone to drop everything in order to provide help Calling or sending text messages late when the recipient is sleeping Asking others to do things for free Overcommitting Having long conversations with emotionally draining people Requesting favors at a time when it’s clear the other person isn’t available Asking someone to stay late at work for no additional pay Accepting favor requests from people who won’t reciprocate
