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I'd have simply said something like, "Yes, but only for a bathroom break".
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Or, if you don't suck at your job, your answer would be "No".
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Answered the question and explained what I did wrong and what I learned from it.
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my wife dragged me in.
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Told the truth
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answer based off your experience
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I would invite him for a coffee before or after work first. I would then throughout the conversation, try to understand the reason behind his lateness and would offer help in regards to his start times or days off. So he has the support and help in order to be on time for work. Less