What can I say instead of excuses?

Synonyms of excuse

alibi,
apology,
defense,
justification,
plea,
reason.

Why do people make excuses quotes?

He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses. In football, the worst things are excuses.

What are excuses good for?

The following excuses are generally legitimate reasons employers typically accept as short or long-term absences.

Car (or Other) Accident.
Death of a Loved One.
Personal Illness.
Child’s Illness.
Emergency.
Car Problems.
Medical Appointments.
Miscellaneous Absences.

What is the best excuse?

Good excuses to miss work

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.

How do you make a convincing excuse?

21 Believable Excuses For When You Need To Flake On Plans

“I’m really tired.”
“I’m on deadline.”
“I’ve got Zoom fatigue.”
“I’m not up for seeing people.”
“I just got really cozy.”
“My friend is going through a rough time right now.”
“I’m not feeling so well.”
“I’m vomiting copiously.”

What does Bible say about excuses?

Making excuses is not new. People even made excuses in Bible days. In Luke 9: 57-62, Jesus deals with some men who make excuses for why they can’t follow Him.

What is a good last minute excuse?

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. You can simply call and say, “I’m sorry but my child is feeling ill and there’s nobody else who can care for them on such short notice.