Here are 12 of the most outrageous excuses employees have heard for being late to work: 1. My heat was shut off so I had to stay home to keep my snake warm. 2. My husband thinks it's funny to hide ...

Cheng Ka-yau, 15, Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School: I heard a funny one from my friend ... The most creative excuse I’ve heard for someone being late is, “I had to combat a monster.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The first time my friend left me waiting for her for an hour when we had plans to meet for lunch, I ...