Oh I'm sorry. Yeah I'll provide some examples. So, I've seen it happen to other people, and it has even happened to me, where someone has asked me to do something and I will misunderstand them. If they ask why I didn't do what they said the first time, I will say I just didn't hear them properly and apologize. In many cases, the response would be them saying no excuse and that they don't want to hear me say that again. And they would be angry about it too. I've had my parents do it, as well as other people. I've seen it happen to other people too. They misunderstand someone, whether it was because they didn't hear or something else was going on and it was a genuine mistake, a small mistake that is not a big deal, but a mistake that needs correcting. Even if the person provides a genuine reason and apologizes, whoever is yelling will just say no excuse and not to use that excuse again.

That's the most common thing I've seen happen to others, as well as happen to me. This isn't just work related as well, it is just in general. Yes, the example you provided is exactly true. There is no excuse for showing up for work hung over. I would have done the same thing as you did. I just mean small stuff like I mentioned, stuff that is just a genuine accident or something that is not even a big deal and doesn't cause any problems. Yes, I agree that if there was a mistake made, the person should still be held accountable whether it is a small simple mistake that doesn't harm anyone both in social situations or at work, or if it is something so severe that it merits a termination from a job or can be grounds for a relationship break up. No doubt about it. I just wonder why if someone doesn't want to hear an excuse for a minor mistake or misunderstanding, then why ask for one in the first place. That's what I was wondering. Sorry for the confusion, I can see how my original thread was confusing.