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I prefer not to use any excuse when I'm late. My favorite method is to walk in as if nothing is wrong and try to blend in as quickly as possible. I'll apologize if someone acknowledges I'm late, and if they ask what's wrong. Normally I won't provide any reason unless they persist after my apology, and then I give as vague a reason as possible.
"Hey, you're late."
"Yeah, sorry about that."
*silent pause*
"Why are you late?"
"It's been a rough morning."
"Hey, you're late."
"Yeah, sorry about that."
*silent pause*
"Why are you late?"
"It's been a rough morning."