Some of the most often used lies and excuses according to me are ...

* Your cheque is in the mail.

* kept trying... Some net work problem.

* just thinking of you...

* caught in a traffic jam...

* I forgot...

* can't proceed with this alliance bcoz horoscopes dont match...

* You are not overweight - just looking healthy and pleasantly plump.

* You are the prettiest girl in the whole world...

* I have absolutely no time

* A little sugar in your coffee wont raise the sugar levels

* My MIL and I are great friends...

* I have found a daughter in my DIL

* My doggie never bites