Social Dilemma-Will You Use Sickness As An Excuse Even If You're Not Sick?

Today's social dilemma came about because of a conversation I had with a coworker of mine yesterday.   She was talking about a party she was invited to over the weekend that she really didn't want to attend.   She originally said yes, but she's had a really busy week, and has been stressed and overtired and would really like the time to just chill out.  But the friend who's having a party is one of those people that gives you a really hard time if you bail on a party they're having.  So she said she was going to tell her friend that she was coming down with something and didn't want to infect everyone at the party.   I told I thought that was a bad idea because A) you shouldn't have to lie to a friend (or anyone for that matter), and B) I think when you do that you'll ultimately end up getting sick because it's bad karma.  She said I was crazy and asked if I ever called in sick to work when I wasn't sick.   And I said NO WAY...would never do that.  Again BAD KARMA all around.  She said it's a mental health day so it really is like being sick.   I said I still couldn't do it.   She's fine with doing it with her friend and with work. So what about you?  Do you use sickness as a excuse to get out of work or other things even if you're not really sick??  Let me know on the TRY Facebook page.