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Recently I have noticed the considerably large increase in lame excuses.

Also recently, excuses in general have become one of my biggest pet peeves. And that’s probably because of the way I was raised.

When I was little, I was taught to 1.) wash my hands before & after dinner, 2.) to always say ‘please’ & ‘thank you,’ and 3.) to always be on time. More and more, I have seen people come into class 10-20 minutes late, if even at all. Is it weird that I still try to abide by all of these small life lessons?

I mean, I’ve heard the phrase ‘better late than never,’ but showing up 20 minutes late to a 1 hour class seems pointless to me.

Maybe I’m just old fashioned (even though I’m only 19), but I absolutely cannot stand listening to someone rattle off another overused excuse as they walk into class with their hair shifted backwards and fuzzy bunny slippers covering their feet. If you aren’t going to show up willing to work, don’t show up at all.

So, if you are one of those people that are chalk full of lame excuses, please try to use them at a bare minimum.

Thanks.

~ by Olivia Newfarmer