Answer: Called in sick
Clues: “Fake” and “Hooky”
A poll asked, “Have you ever pretended to be sick to get out of work or school?” And 54% admitted that yes they have. While 36% claimed they have never done that.
Midwesterners are more likely admit to playing hooky than people from other regions of the country. Women are more likely to have done it than men and Gen X is the generation most likely to admit to it. Gen Z’ers are most likely to deny ever pretending to be sick to get out of work.