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NicoO2000

Question:What's the best excuse to use when calling in sick?

This is totally a hypothetical questions, of course, but what is the best excuse to use when you're calling in sick for work? If you say you have a cold, it requires a certain amount of acting. A headache is good, but it kind of makes you sound like you're exaggerating. I know that technically bosses aren't supposed to question you, but I was just curious as to what everyone thought.

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beansjelly

Answer:

There are no excuses unless you are actually sick!
Honesty is always the best policy

Answered by: beansjelly on 4/29/09
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