2006-07-23 14:31:58 · 33 answers · asked by joe 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Singapore
the alarm didn't go off.
the car didn't start.
you had to help your sick mom.
You wernt sure what time you were suppose to start work.
you fell and hurt your knee on the way.
your car had a flat tire.
someone was trying to rob you.
couldnt find a babysitter
sick kids
2006-07-23 14:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The truth. Unless your boss is a complete jerk then he or she will likely understand. Typically, you should not really have to give a reason. Just apologize for your tardiness,express the effort you intend to put forth to make sure it doesn't happen again, and tell him or her you will work late to make up the time. Don't offer more information than is necessary; you're excuse may be interpreted as a personal problem that could be a barrier to your continued employment.
2006-07-23 14:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Speedo Inspector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
over slept and Flat tire gets old fast. Take it from the pro.
I use situations beyond my control. If there was a storm the night before well what do you know it knocked out my electric so my alarm clock stopped working. After a few of them you might here get a wind up clock. I listen to the radio on the way to work. I listen for accidents and other road tie ups. Of course I know how to avoid them and get to work faster but once at work Gee there was a major tie up at Hwy 39 and it took me 1 hour just to get to the next exit for example.
2006-07-23 14:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Betty K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traffic Jam
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2006-07-23 22:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by ☆The-Siren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I'm late for work. I'll stay a little afterwards to make it up.
That usually does the trick.
2006-07-23 14:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by jlee1224 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't tell him unless he asks. then i tell the truth. if i slept in cuz i was out partying and he gets pissed well tough shlt. it's not like i do it all the time. happens maybe 2 or 3 times a year. my boss has never said anything. i'll tell him i was out drinking and he'll just laugh.
2006-07-23 14:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got stuck in a lift, have to wait for the rescue party to come and open the door, nothing much i can do except wait.
2006-07-23 15:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by firefly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog got loos and my wife mad me go find him.
Or
My kid had to come home sick from skool.
Or
Had to fill up the tank and forgot my money at home.
Or of course
The traffic was horrible, but I'll stay after to make it up.
2006-07-23 14:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by imvs07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just rang him up and tell him I going to see a Doctor and should be on Medical Leave that day :)
2006-07-23 14:40:53 · answer #9 · answered by Steven G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. Just show up only if you are really late then call out of courtesy
2006-07-23 14:35:55 · answer #10 · answered by djskillit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋