• Reasons are probable causes for your not doing what you promised to do.
• Reasons are probable causes for your doing what you should not have done.
• Excuses are things to blame for your not doing what you should have done for the sake of saving face.
• Excuses are things to blame for your not doing what you promised to do for the sake of your not appearing bad, foolish, or weak.
• Excuses serve ego while reasons serve understanding and acceptance.