USE ONE OF THESE SOLID EXCUSES
if you use that excuse too much, people will see through
your lies. Listed below are ten tried and true excuses. Trust
me, I've used every one of them.
1) Water Pipe Broke - Tell your boss that there is a bad leak
under the bathroom sink. Key phrases: "Waiting for plumber
to arrive." "Mopping like crazy" "I'll try to make it in if I can."
2) Car Won't Start - Key phrases: "I turn the key and there's
nothing" "Going to neighbor's to ask for help" "I'll call back
later"
3) Bad Sushi - This is a sickness that passes within 24
hours, so it's easy to pull off. Key phrases: "I practically
slept in the bathroom." "I eat there all the time" "I'm going to
call and make a complaint"
4) Dog Died - Now if you own a dog, this one is not for you.
But if you don't own a dog, and none of your co-workers
know this. It's an excellent excuse that no one will question.
Just pick a type of dog that you're familiar with Black Lab or
German Shepard, the sex and a name. Max is always good.
Key phrases: "He was a good dog" "Just old age I guess"
"It's like I lost a friend" Expect lots of sympathy.
5) I Smell Gas - Key phrases "Gas company is on their way"
"They told me to open all the windows" A gas leak is a
serious thing and it could take several hours for them to
determine where the gas is coming from and fix the problem.
6) I Smell Smoke - Just like excuse number 5, but a different
variation. Key phrases "The fire department is checking it out
now" "It might be a short in the hot water heater" "Or it could
be coming from the neighbors"
7) Lost Wallet - Key phrases "I must of left it at the
restaurant last night" "I have to call in all my credit cards"
"I'm going to head over to Motor Vehicles this afternoon"
8) Doctor's Appointment - Now if your employer requires a
doctor's note you cannot use this one, unless of course you
draft one on your home computer. I've done this before, and
chances are your boss isn't going to call to verify the note's
authenticity.
9) Tooth Ache - Unlike faking a sickness, toothaches come
and go. Key phrases: "I didn't sleep at all last night" "It's like
my whole jaw is throbbing" "I just got off the phone with my
dentist"
10) Old Faithful - If you're going to call in sick, just remember
if you're 100% better the next day, your co-workers will
know that you were faking. So always act as if your are still
feeling a little run down. Key phrases: "I was in bed all day"
"I've been keeping myself hydrated" "I just need to take it
easy"
If you have any good excuses send them
to:info@richardlivsey.com