I hate the fact that some people think their time is more valuable than others. Just because you’re free at the time doesn’t mean the other person you want to meet is also free. It’s very elitist to think that your time is more valuable simply because you hold a higher rank.

Another ridiculous assumption I absolutely hate is that being single equates to having more free time than someone with a family. Single people still have things to do, and you can’t simply say that the things we choose to do are not important. We still have family, such as parents and siblings, even if we don’t have children or partners yet.

Also, somehow it’s off-limits to barge in during your personal time, but it’s okay for you to do so to other people?

In my opinion, the best approach is to schedule meetings at least 24 hours in advance (preferably a week prior), which respects both parties’ time. However, some people find it unfathomable to schedule meetings in advance, claiming their schedules are unpredictable. I highly doubt this, especially in academia. Having a proper schedule is doable, and I believe the issue is a lack of planning.