Work Excuses

Use these examples responsibly. When possible, be truthful, keep it brief, and include next steps.

Best Practices

• Be concise: one or two sentences are often enough.
• Offer context only if needed; avoid oversharing sensitive details.
• Include a plan: remote option, catching up later, or delegating urgent tasks.
• Match the channel and tone (email vs. chat).

Examples

• “I’m feeling unwell today and won’t be at my best. I’ll take a sick day and catch up on pending items tomorrow.”
• “There’s a sudden home issue I need to handle this morning. I’ll be online by 1pm and update the team.”
• “I’m experiencing an urgent appointment conflict. Can we move our 10am stand‑up to later today?”
• “I’m having connectivity issues and won’t be reliable for calls. I’ll focus on offline tasks and post an update by EOD.”

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