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The worst part of being late for an appointment, work or date is that you have to come up with an actually credible story to justify your disregard for punctuality and of course, the other person’s carefully planned schedule that you have just messed up. Also, the story has to be concocted in such a manner that detracts from potential sanctions – be them pay cuts or sleeping on the couch for the rest of the week – while emphasizing the idea that you had no control over the circumstances. Either that or you can bite the bullet and present the situation in good humor, it’s basically your call.

However, before we begin, I want to underline on the importance of using a detailed and particular variant of the story, rather than the general lie that most bosses are already accustomed to. You should have plenty of time to invent something while you are busy being late!

1. I got stuck in traffic!

This is probably the simplest, yet least creative excuse for your lack of punctuality, but that does not mean you cannot build up from it. On a side note, before you apply the traffic excuse, be sure that the other person did not reach his/her destination via the same route or you’ll really get in trouble. The variants of the traffic story can include road repairs, accidents that blocked the traffic, unforeseen tailbacks, etc. If you’re going with the accident version, try to make a shocked face while you are depicting horrendously graphic details, it might just make the interlocutor sympathetic with your shock or sufficiently sickened to drop the questioning.

2. The alarm clock didn’t go off, but with a twist!

Sure, sure, the alarm didn’t go off. You turned it off and went back to sleep is more likely! However, we all know that power-outs related to storms have a tendency of resetting electrical appliances. Or even short-circuit them completely. So then, does the other person know how the weather was in your area last night? If not, then this is certainly an effective excuse.

3. Misplaced the car keys

In its generalist form – simply saying I couldn’t find the keys – this story should be utilized sparingly because it makes you appear careless and sloppy. Since that’s not the impression you want to leave on your boss because you’re hunting for a promotion, why not tell him an adorable story about how your 1 year old baby flushed them down the toilet? When you realized what happened, you immediately called an emergency locksmith service because you knew you had to be at work, come hell or high water! Of course, the baby excuse is probably not a good conversation starter on a first date, especially if you don’t want her to know you’re married.

4. Blame the public transportation poorly conceived infrastructure

The delays proprietary to public transportation can be a good explanation for being late, providing that you were not seen parking the car. If you don’t normally travel this way, then you will need a good story about how some reckless, no good punk who didn’t respect the traffic lights crashed into you and now your car is in the shop. Also, you should probably consider leaving by public transportation, as not to arouse suspicions.

5. My high ethical principles demanded I land a helping hand to someone in need

This is essentially a version of “I was helping an old lady across the street”, but you can insert your very own glorious adventures and fill in the gaps. Due to my good nature, I have:

• Helped an old person change a flat tire

• Driven a pregnant woman to the hospital because she went into labor

• Valiantly stopped a thief who stole a woman’s purse

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Homework is a pain for students. Many youngsters do not like to complete their tasks. They make up excuses which are sometimes preposterous. Here are the top 10 reasons for not doing homework. Raise your hand if you recognize one or two. Don’t be shy we are culpable of at least one.

1. My dog ate my homework (Excuse):

This is a classic excuse students use to get away with incomplete assignments. Bart Simpson popularized this term with his laziness. Usually this phrase means that the student has no care for his/her work.

2. Sick:

Teachers have heard these excuses plenty of times. From having a belly ache to their hands hurting to even getting a headache. Students will make up anything just to get out of doing homework.

3. Computer broke:

This one time I had students lined up at my door because the internet and printer were not working. They thus could not hand in their assignment/homework to me. At that point I utilize a USB key.

4. Death:

Take out a handkerchief because sometimes this excuse is a lie students tell. Universities and even schools now require a professional note to accompany this reason.

5. Book left at school:

This is another popular reason for not completing tasks and homework assignments. Many students sometimes leave their belongings at school. Teachers are now being cleverer. They partner students with others. If something is misplaced, they can call someone from the same class and share. No EXCUSES!

There are many such situations in life we face where we have to ignore some people who are or were close to us. This situation can be really a torturing one as it is very difficult to pretend a thing. If it is a well established reason which is known to the person as well, makes it easy but when we secretly try to cut off our communication with a person and try to ignore them or avoid talking with them it gets really difficult. This situation is faced by many of us almost many times in life where we don’t like to talk but cannot help so we try to avoid the talks. But, the question is how to avoid? Here is an attempt to list top ten ways how you can avoid talking to someone.

1. Appear to be Texting:

When you get bored or just don’t want to be in a communication, take out your cell phone and pretend to be texting someone. Pretend as if you are completely into it and if possible dig your head into the monitor as if the conversation were the most important thing in your life. If the person begins walking over to you, say out loud, “Oh, my God. This can’t wait any longer”, and begin texting even faster. The person will assume you’re busy, and will leave.

2. Type on a computer:

Another useful way is just start to type vigorously on your computer as if you are typing the most important document of your life. This will make the person assume that you are really busy and might leave. If the person doesn’t leave, just keep mumbling in your mind and put a tensed reaction on your face. This can drive him or her away thinking you are really busy.

3. Pretend to get a call:

This is another way to avoid talking. If you are getting bugged by someone or some talks which you are least interested in just pretend to get a call and walk out. This can be done by using the self call option in your cell phone, where it will practically ring and you can move out. Otherwise also you can use this technique as the cell phones most of the time remains in silent mode and you can easily pretend to get a call. The important thing here is fake a little talk near that person and then move out so that the person believes the situation.

4. Look Frustrated:

This is another way to drive people away from you when you don’t want them to talk with you. This can be done by pretending to be frustrated and showing and reflecting impatience in your behaviour. You can show your frustration by beating the desk or just simply shouting on yourself. Jus project that you are really disturbed and the person will surely move away.

5. Tell lie that you have a Meeting:

Another most common way of avoiding a talk is pretending to be set to leave for a meeting. This is a very useful trick as it is always helpful. Just say that you have a meeting with a doctor or an old friend or someone. You can escape the person by telling this and moving out. Just be in a hurry and rush out saying cunning sorry. Make sure you plan it well and don’t let the person feel that you are pretending.