Suppose you are late for something important(interview, lecture..etc),what would be your excuse?
and is that excuse effective??i mean did you use it before and did it work?
~have a wonderful day~ ^_^
RoChEr
2007-10-28 14:55:06 · 15 answers · asked by RoChEr 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
renia: i like your answer : )
2007-10-28 15:00:26 · update #1
michele: true!
2007-10-28 15:01:02 · update #2
Don't make an excuse, most anyone can see through them. Let say it is a job interview. If you were doing the interview would you want to hire someone who made an excuse for tardiness? Companies today are looking for responsible people and you have the opportunity to show whoever that you are and can handle responsibilities. Get off on the right foot!
2007-10-28 15:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by gluffer 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I learned through work that excuses are weak. Being honest and apologizing for the error or inconvenience is a stronger approach. People respect and trust you more if they know you'll take responsibility and tell the truth.
2007-10-28 15:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tikva 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'll say the truth and will promise them that I won't repeat the same again.....I think saying the real thing is better than excuses........
Have a great week ahead RoChEr :-)
2007-10-28 22:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give any excuses. I'll just tell them the truth. I'm bad at excuses anyway :P
2007-10-29 00:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by Cheese! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you actually HAVE an excuse... (car died, house fire, etc.etc..), I would not offer one. Apologize for being late...
Be sincere. Be brief.
Never let it happen again.
If all else fails, go with the truth. It has a "ring" like nothing else. }:>
Hi! Nice to see you!
2007-10-28 16:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ja'aj };> 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give an excuse, but I would apologize & try very hard not to have it happen again the next time.
2007-10-28 14:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by Eagle22 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would tell the boss I came down with a terrible stomach bug and had the worst diarrhea you could possibly imagine. The boss will never question that :)
2007-10-28 15:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Major car accident traffic stopped, but no excuse will be believed
2007-10-28 14:59:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oftentimes, your best move is to offer no excuse whatsoever.
Apologize respectfully for your tardiness, and move confidently on.
~M~
p.s. Whatever you do, don't lie about it.
2007-10-28 14:59:32 · answer #9 · answered by michele 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth and learn something from it.
2007-10-28 15:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by Leah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋