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It's Not My Fault! I Was Only Late Because...

Posted Jun 11, 08 2:32 PM CDT in Arts & Living,  US 

(Newser) – Not a morning person? You’re not alone. More than 15 percent of people are late to work at least once a week, reports CNN, and almost a quarter of those give an excuse rather than tell the truth. The best (and, at the same time, worst) excuses offered up as real excuses: I’m late because…

  1. The line at Starbucks was too long.
  2. I got lost in a fog while rowing to work.
  3. I was busy trying to get my gun back from the police.
  4. The pawn shops were all closed, so I couldn’t get money for gas.
  5. I couldn’t drive because my ex stole my car.
  6. I was auditioning for "American Idol."
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Tardiness is easier to overlook, says an article in CNN, if your office has a lax policy in general. When everyone else comes in strictly on time, your absence is noted.   (KRT Photos)
More than 15 percent of people are late to work at least once a week, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.com.   (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)
Grid lock may cause tardiness, but almost a quarter of late workers would rather make up an excuse than tell the truth.   (Getty Images)
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