Let's be honest: the most beautiful place in the world is and remains your own bed. Cuddly and soft, it welcomes you at all times, providing warmth and a place of retreat that belongs only to you. A whole day just in bed, with your favorite series on loop, a good book in your hand, tons of snacks or just dozing – that would be heavenly. Unfortunately, your best friend is pushing you to go shopping together, your parents really want you to go home or your fellow students from the course want to go out. In such cases, a good white lie is needed! Good thing we have five excuses for you to just stay in bed today.
1. Family member XY has a birthday, unfortunately I have to go there
Oh dear, the cousin is inviting everyone to her 30th birthday, grandma is celebrating her 80th birthday or uncle is celebrating his 45th birthday. No matter which relative you assign to which age, the birthday party always serves as a good excuse. Choose unknown, rarely visited relatives, because it's easy to spill the beans later on to mom, dad, etc.
2. I have to learn
This excuse is less likely to work with friends and fellow students - on the one hand because they have to study themselves and can easily persuade you to skip it and on the other hand because as fellow students they know exactly how much you have to learn. So the excuse doesn't work after the holidays or at the start of the semester. For relatives or parents, however, it is ideal and makes them proud, after all, you prove how hard-working you are and how seriously you take your studies.
3. I'm a bit short on cash at the moment
It's exactly the other way around with this excuse: friends and fellow students will completely understand if you claim that you don't have any money at the moment. It's best to mention that you want to save for a trip or a larger purchase. In this case you won't be bothered for long. It becomes more difficult for the parents, because they are probably happy to pay for a train ride or a flight if their offspring comes to visit.
4. I have to work
Of course, the prerequisite for this is a working student job or internship, otherwise you will get caught in an overly complicated lie construct. Temporary jobs like waiting tables or something similar where people can visit you are also less suitable - after all, your best friend could show up at the café to order a latte from you and you aren't even there. Otherwise, this excuse is an excellent solution for spending the day relaxing in bed.
5. Sorry, to be honest I just don't feel like it today - again next time!
After four suggested excuses, one question should actually arise in your mind: Why not just tell the truth? After all, this is the easiest and most straightforward thing you can do! Don't want to go out? Then it is your right to say: No, friends, I don't feel like it today. The same applies to friends and family. Everyone needs a day to relax and when that moment has come for you, take it. Next time you'll be there again with a lot of enthusiasm.
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The bed is too tempting and the friends too annoying? Then save yourself with a good excuse.
