What would be the blowback of not showing up to the office holiday party?
1. Something suddenly came up.
2. I must have eaten something; I wasn't feeling well.
3. It felt like I was coming down with the flu and I didn't want to get everyone sick.
4. I got the date mixed up and I thought it was next week.
5. Sorry I missed it. I heard everyone had a good time.
6. Yeah, unfortunately I had a prior commitment that I couldn't get out of.