Re: Creative excuses that have worked...
Well save your self some trouble, ppl who deal with ppl on the job has seen it ALL.
unless you are completely out of the place(like pak in a town where no one has seen a paki before) chance are they will know what you are going to say after hearing first 2 words or so.
Also ppl in those job, when get together with their colleagues, talk about that stuff and laugh.
How ever their are ways you can get officer little more friendly towards you.
They too are scared in side dealing with a person they don't know. So always put both you hands on staring wheel. that make them feel safe. That you don't have gun or some thing in your hand.
Save them some effort and admit you made a mistake AND then start talking and Bring on your charms.