Excuses are necessary because they help us to get out of the occasional compromised situation and to remain as gentlemen. But using them indiscriminately and at any time can lead us to easy and unnecessary lies.
Are excuses necessary? Ask him if you really need an excuse.
Perhaps your arguments are solid enough and valid on their own to have to resort to an apology that is not entirely true.
If you really have reasons that justify your attitude, you just have to know how to expose them properly so that they are well interpreted, understood and accepted. That will depend on your diplomatic skills.
Saying your reasons openly will make you feel better about yourself later.
If you have no choice but to use an excuse, make sure it is not easily rebuttable. If, for example, you claim that you have not been able to go to a work meeting because you have your husband in the hospital, the same day the supposed patient with a healthy and smiling face cannot appear for your work.
If the majority tend to lies and easy excuses, why not distinguish yourself from them by going with the truth ahead? Finally, people of authentic worth will know how to recognize your attitude.
Sometimes what we want is to excuse ourselves. If you dare to say no to something with absolute determination and security, it will be true as something natural and no one will expect a phrase that covers that refusal.
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