How do you politely tell a person that they have basically wasted your whole day, in such a way that the person doesn’t get offended rather takes it as a positive.
I know that PTAs (parent teacher association) handles it by saying what a smart kid blah blah followed by the BUT and then the -ves?
But how do you tell a professional that “You are a fkin waste of my time” in such a polite way that he actually feels good about it?
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Tell them they remind you of yourself 
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^^ no yaar that cant happen, the guy is a devout muslim and knows that I am not. He would take that as an insult. actually the MF prayed more than he could deliver. Fker was gone for a good 2 hrs to say his jumma prayers. I sent him too thinking that God may knock some sense into him or the guy standing behind him, but no what a waste.
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So why don't you meet me for drink...then..w ecan make fun of GOD together
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jsut tell him that you knoe his time is important and you dont want to waste his time
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Tell him that you NEED him and that you cant do without him for the two hours...it puts you in a difficult position and even though you understand how important his faith is and praying in particular you have arranged for him to pray in a spare room somewhere.... he can have twenty mins to do it.
As for the not delivering, tell him that "I was looking for you to do ....." I am surprised that it hasnt been done.... Id like it done by...
Grumblepressup In my opinion it sounds that you are in awe of this mans ability to communicate with God and therefore feel that he has God on his side.
I think you are a bad manager and need to do a self assertiveness course.:p
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If he wasted your time why do you need to make him feel good. Say thanks for your time, take care and cheers mate. No wishy washy sugar coating stuff (sometimes I think like a guy).
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Cat lady, that would be mean...also the chap has God on his side and why risk thunderbolts from heaven when all you want is an easy life.
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First of all, for someone who comes on this board, irks me with his first ever post being mockingly worded towards Muslims and Islam, your question brings forth a person completely the opposite…
You are actually worried about hurting someone’s feelings if you excuse yourself to go…
Is the guy a Muslim? 
Well it’s simple…Spending one’s free time for the company of others is noble and all, but if you are in a hurry, you just have to explain…
And you should know…Personal problem questions are posted in Life 2…You really should post such questions there…People go there with different mindset…
They used to completely change when going into Life 3…But I am sure you know that…
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^ Lajjo, i think the only advice that will work is as follows:
GP, try to break the ice by being friendly and interacting with him orally **while sitting down. If that doesnt break the ice, try to confront him face to face. If tension still permeates the air, then turn in the other cheek or turn around with your back towards him by sending him a signal of non-compromise. Let him interact with you this time, which may or may not be **oral.:D
BTW,** Oral=verbal**