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GIVING AN EXCUSE FOR BEING LATE TO WORK

• 지각 출근한 것과 관련한 대화 표현:
  
  A: I lost track of time, am I late?
  
  B: Yes. What kept you from arriving on time?
  
  A: My friend needed me to help him.
  
  B: I realize that everyone has emergencies; just get here on time from now on.
  
  A: My apologies.
  
  B: I appreciate you saying that and would like you to join us in our meeting.
  
  A: Sure, I'll sit right here.
  
  B: Wonderful, does anyone have any questions about this project?
  
  A: I am confused about the projected revenues.
  
  B: I'm glad that some of you get it, but let's go over it once more.
  
  (source: https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment17.htm)