What excuses do you make when you are late.

To be honest, it's rare for me to be late to a meeting. But, there have been times when I haven't been able to arrive on time. In those situations, I've always explained the actual reason for the delay. I also mention how much extra time I've allotted myself to ensure I arrive on time. [...]

Well, most of the time, I don't make excuses. In fact, I always try to explain the reason why I'm late. For example, I often get delayed due to traffic jams and bad weather. So everyone already knows that I'm really stuck in something. And that's why I always try to be transparent and truthful, [...]