concept   excuse
culture   United States
statement   Excuses are commonly used in social and professional situations in the United States to explain, apologize, justify actions, and avoid blame.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 excuse United States Common to give and receive excuses in social and professional situations 1
2 excuse United States Commonly used to explain and apologize for one's absence or mistake 1
3 excuse United States Common to provide an excuse for being late to an appointment or event 1
4 excuse United States Used to justify one's actions or behavior, often to avoid blame or consequences. 1