- I left my bedroom window open, fog came in through the night and I couldn’t see my alarm clock
- My goldfish died
- I know all there is to know and there’s nothing else you can teach me
- I cut my hand on a McDonald’s burger box and had to go to hospital
- I didn’t think I actually had to attend
- I’m having the dog groomed
- I got lost
- Can’t come as I’m dog-sitting for my parents
- Wasn’t sure that you’d really want me there
- My cat is having kittens – I can’t leave her
- Can’t make it, I’ve just gone into labour
- I don’t understand your problem
- Too busy (a time management course)
- I always fall asleep in class and don’t want to embarrass myself
- I couldn’t get the goat out from under the table
- I could see the venue but I couldn’t get to it
- I’m seeing my accountant
- I couldn’t be bothered to come
- I was feeling too stressed (for a stress management workshop)
- There was nowhere to park
- I forgot my hair-straightener
- Sorry I’m late but I had to make my own breakfast
- My gender re-assignment operation has been brought forward
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