Tips from the LA Times on How To Call In Sick!

*Speak to your supervisor directly. Don't send an email - it's a tip-off that you're faking!

*Don't attempt to fake sounding ill on the phone by speaking while you are laying down or call from the bathroom

*Make the call yourself - don't have your spouse, child or mother call for you. Act like a grown up!

*Don't call from a baseball game, bar, airport or other questionable venue

*Don't use feminine problems as an excuse to call in sick - especially if you are not a woman!

Don't call in sick too many Mondays or Friday - it will damage your credibility!