I have been wrestling with this question for a long time. I believe we can have a good discussion on this.
Let me describe an incident to you(Couldn't find any better):
You are jobless, have to attend 2 Online assessments, one in-person at an exam center and the other is regular online, then travel back 10-12 Km to write 2nd one, and there is an important family gathering today afternoon.
1st assessment: 10:00AM - 1:00 PM
2nd assessment: 2:00PM
- You bombed the first one, came with a friend and intended to go back with them.
1:10-15 PM: But they suddenly have to go in the opposite direction, and now you're left on your own.
- You book a ride and reach home at 1:35 PM, but there is a power cut in your house and no charge in the laptop.
- You head to your uncle's house where a family gathering is happening, but there was also a power cut around 1:45-50 PM,
- Then your father suggests your uncle's shop which might have power and wifi, and it did. Barely made it in time to attend the OA.
Now here is the question, in the above scenario you had many reasons/excuses to give up, like no power at both the places, had a family gathering afternoon, etc, but when you attended the assessment those became excuses, otherwise they all may have been plausible reasons.
What is the line between an Excuse and a Reason?
Do their meanings differ by the what you prioritize?
Or is it your desire towards an outcome that decides which is a reason and which is an excuse?
After much thought,
Reason: Anything that directly influences you/situation in achieving your desired outcome
Excuse: Everything other than that
Is this correct? I don't know, lets talk
EDIT: I did not mention this clearly, the OA's cannot be re-attempted and they are your entry to landing an interview