calling out from work tips for someone bad at lying (hexbear.net)

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how tf do i call out of work. i never do this shit and i'm always terrified of doing it. i hate my job and would much rather do the thing with my friends tomorrow but i'm a terrible liar and have a deep seated need to be seen as doing good, even by my fucking b*ss. does anyone have any tips for how to do it?

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[-] Gorb@hexbear.net 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

For those bad at lying the best alternative is to provide as little information as possible. "I'm not coming in to work today I'm unwell" or variations of.

Infact its a good method even for those good at lying. The less information given the less it can be opposed or challenged

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