We have all been at the point where plans for going out are made, the clock is ticking by, and all you want to do is change into pajamas, lie on the couch, and watch movies. 20 Excuses to Get Out of Going Out. Anyway enough of my rambles, here are 12 excuses to get out of shit you just bloody well don’t want to do. If you’re having second thoughts about the plans-for-two you just agreed to, here are a few of the best excuses/reasons for backing out of a date.
In the back of your head, however, you know: the chances of squeezing your ass into a pair of skinny jeans to actually attend this event are slim to none.
The “double-booked” excuse is one of the few that let’s you use “honoring a commitment” as a way to get out … Whether you are expected to go to a family member’s birthday party or attend a holiday gathering at your office, there are some ways you can effectively get out of going to an event, including making an excuse, feigning an illness, double scheduling, and being honest about your hesitance. You probably didn’t want to see it.
You double-booked yourself. You certainly won’t be the first person to lie your way out of work for the day – or the last, for that matter. Commit loosely.
#1 EXCUSE “My *insert pet choice* just threw up, I think I need to stay home and make sure they’re ok.” Actual footage of my cat being sick.
The scenario looks like this: a friend invites you to something happening this weekend that sounds marginally exciting. By Erica Vanover | University of Arizona. How to gracefully cancel plans at the last minute without seeming like a flake The first step is figuring out whether a phone call is in order, as opposed to an email or a text message Shana Lebowitz 1. Oh well. In fact, 38% of respondents to a 2015 survey admitted to having called in sick when they were feeling perfectly fine – a figure that rose by 10% in comparison to the previous year’s findings. And in that instance, I think it's best to bow out of plans, or try to reschedule, or tweak those plans a little to make sure they are going to work for both people. Last Updated: May 10, 2016 Share.
In the back of your head, however, you know: the chances of squeezing your ass into a pair of skinny jeans to actually attend this event are slim to none.
The “double-booked” excuse is one of the few that let’s you use “honoring a commitment” as a way to get out … Whether you are expected to go to a family member’s birthday party or attend a holiday gathering at your office, there are some ways you can effectively get out of going to an event, including making an excuse, feigning an illness, double scheduling, and being honest about your hesitance. You probably didn’t want to see it.
You double-booked yourself. You certainly won’t be the first person to lie your way out of work for the day – or the last, for that matter. Commit loosely.
#1 EXCUSE “My *insert pet choice* just threw up, I think I need to stay home and make sure they’re ok.” Actual footage of my cat being sick.
The scenario looks like this: a friend invites you to something happening this weekend that sounds marginally exciting. By Erica Vanover | University of Arizona. How to gracefully cancel plans at the last minute without seeming like a flake The first step is figuring out whether a phone call is in order, as opposed to an email or a text message Shana Lebowitz 1. Oh well. In fact, 38% of respondents to a 2015 survey admitted to having called in sick when they were feeling perfectly fine – a figure that rose by 10% in comparison to the previous year’s findings. And in that instance, I think it's best to bow out of plans, or try to reschedule, or tweak those plans a little to make sure they are going to work for both people. Last Updated: May 10, 2016 Share.