For instance,
a man was late for work and he had no real reason why
, so when his boss asked him why he was late, he quickly thought up something and said, “I over slept.” His boss replied, “That’s a lame excuse.” or meaning that it was not a good excuse or good reason to be late to work.
What is the craziest excuse?
- Bizarre excuses for missing work.
- It’s my dog’s birthday.
- The neighbor’s cat was sleeping in my car, so I had to turn around!
- I used spoiled toothpaste.
- My fortuneteller told me I can’t come into work today!
- I got a paper cut!
- My fish died.
- I think I’ve caught a monkey disease from my trip to the zoo!
What is the lamest excuse ever?
- 6) “A snail made me late.” Yes really. …
- 7) “I’ve got to go, my tooth just fell out.” …
- 8) “Sorry, I forgot to come back after lunch.” …
- 9) “I’m not coming anymore because my team lost.” …
- 10) “I can’t come on a date with you because it’s out of my ‘comfort zone’.”
What are some really good excuses?
- Sickness. If you’re not feeling well, it’s best not to go to work. …
- Family illness or emergency. …
- Home emergency/car trouble. …
- Death of a loved one. …
- Feeling tired. …
- Unhappy in your job. …
- Poor planning.
What are the most common excuses?
- Pretending to be unwell — 68%.
- Having a doctor or dentist appointment — 57%.
- Family member ill — 25%.
- Avoiding bad weather and associated transport issues , such as snow — 23%.
- Collecting children from school — 13%.
- Being concerned about others at work catching my illness — 11%.
What are some good excuses to not go somewhere?
- Fake an illness. …
- Stress out about how much work you have to do in the next day. …
- Family unexpectedly came in from out of town. …
- Your laundry is not finished. …
- Your car broke down. …
- Your car has a flat tire.
What is the best excuse to get out of work?
- Personal problems. This excuse is helpful when you have personal issues that you’re not comfortable fully discussing in the context of a workplace. …
- Home delivery. …
- Home improvement problems. …
- Family emergency. …
- Feeling sick. …
- Doctor’s appointment. …
- Car trouble. …
- Schools are closed.
What are believable sick day excuses?
Back pain and injury caused by an accident
were also among the most believable excuses. Interestingly, the report said workers are more likely to lie if they need to take time off for mental health issues compared to physical ailments.
How do I get off work for a day?
- Sickness/doctor’s appointment. Just tell your boss you’re sick. …
- House emergency. A broken boiler or a flooded bathroom can also work as an excuse. …
- Family emergency. …
- Delivery of a major purchase.
How do I get out of work early?
- Personal illness or injury.
- Medical appointment.
- Family emergency.
- Home emergency.
- Religious observances.
- Work-related commitments.
What is a good last minute excuse?
You’re caring for a sick child or family member
Saying you need to care for a sick child is one of the best excuses to use at the last minute, including the same day of your work shift. … Family emergencies happen and most employers will understand and be sympathetic when you call in sick for a medical reason.
What is the best excuse to miss school?
- I got lost. …
- There was a flood in our street. …
- Our car broke down/got stolen. …
- We had a competition in our club. …
- We’re going on a family vacation. …
- We had a family emergency. …
- I had to go to the dentist.
What are excuses quotes?
- 1. “ It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” — …
- 2. “ He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” — …
- 3. “ Never make excuses. …
- 4. “ Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” …
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Are reasons excuses?
The main function of a reason is not to justify, but to explain. Reason implies that fault is sincerely recognized and accepted…. that you step up and take accountability for your actions.
An excuse exists to justify, blame or defend a fault
…with the intent to absolve oneself of accountability.
How do you tell someone to stop making excuses?
- #1 Listen to your inner self. …
- #2 Set small goals as a pathway to a large goal. …
- #3 If others have done it – why can’t you? …
- #4 Stop saying “I want to” and start saying “I’m going to” …
- #5 Learn about the unknown. …
- #6 Don’t blame others for your lack of drive.
What do people make excuses?
Excuses are rationalizations we make to ourselves about people, events, and circumstances. They are invented reasons we
create to defend our behavior
, to postpone taking action or simply as a means of neglecting responsibility.
