How to Make a Genuine Apology
Know what you did wrong., Keep it simple, being careful not to start up a fight, a disagreement, or open up the situation for further discussion or recriminations., Be prepared to meet resistance., It helps to say, "This is a genuine apology, I mean...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know what you did wrong.
Whether it was on purpose or an accident, admit that you did it.
People like honesty. -
Step 2: Keep it simple
Stick to the idea of re-establishing a good relationship.
This is not the time to work out and dissect events. , Be prepared for it to take some time for your apology to be processed.
This may be a long moment, a few minutes, or even days or weeks.
Be patient and hopeful.
Sometimes apologies have to be repeated.
Don't let pride keep you from calling or writing again.
The injured party may have trouble calming down, they may remain hurt or angry, and you must persist within reason.
It is important to keep follow up messages light and casual.
One must understand when to stop the effort as well. ,, An apology will be better accepted if it is sincere. , For instance, "I am sorry I forgot your birthday after all these years.
Your friendship means so much to me I hope you will forgive me."
Smiling generally expresses happiness but you should be serious.
If you want to smile, try to have an apologetic smile. , Often people use flowers, or pay for lunch if they are eating together.
You might say, "Let me get this check, it's my pleasure." If you know a person's favorite things this can be more personal.
Wrap a small gift in attractive paper or bag and bring it with you for your apology; it will serve as a little sweetener to the situation.
Or say, let's go to lunch, it would be my treat. , Refer to the person, talk about what you have done, and why it won't happen again.
Don't say, "I hope." It should NEVER happen again. , An apology is saying sorry.
Sorry means not doing it again.
It's supposed to be genuine. , I see that it is creating problems for everyone." -
Step 3: being careful not to start up a fight
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Step 4: a disagreement
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Step 5: or open up the situation for further discussion or recriminations.
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Step 6: Be prepared to meet resistance.
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Step 7: It helps to say
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Step 8: "This is a genuine apology
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Step 9: I mean it from the bottom of my heart
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Step 10: I have thought about how wrong I was in that matter
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Step 11: and I hope you will accept my apology.
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Step 12: Be polite.
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Step 13: Remind the person of all the positive history you have between you.
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Step 14: Try not to smile.
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Step 15: In some situations a small gift may serve as a token of apology.
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Step 16: Express yourself.
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Step 17: Don't do it again!
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Step 18: In some more complicated situations it may serve better to say
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Step 19: "I will work on this negative quality that I have of bringing things up at the wrong time.
Detailed Guide
Whether it was on purpose or an accident, admit that you did it.
People like honesty.
Stick to the idea of re-establishing a good relationship.
This is not the time to work out and dissect events. , Be prepared for it to take some time for your apology to be processed.
This may be a long moment, a few minutes, or even days or weeks.
Be patient and hopeful.
Sometimes apologies have to be repeated.
Don't let pride keep you from calling or writing again.
The injured party may have trouble calming down, they may remain hurt or angry, and you must persist within reason.
It is important to keep follow up messages light and casual.
One must understand when to stop the effort as well. ,, An apology will be better accepted if it is sincere. , For instance, "I am sorry I forgot your birthday after all these years.
Your friendship means so much to me I hope you will forgive me."
Smiling generally expresses happiness but you should be serious.
If you want to smile, try to have an apologetic smile. , Often people use flowers, or pay for lunch if they are eating together.
You might say, "Let me get this check, it's my pleasure." If you know a person's favorite things this can be more personal.
Wrap a small gift in attractive paper or bag and bring it with you for your apology; it will serve as a little sweetener to the situation.
Or say, let's go to lunch, it would be my treat. , Refer to the person, talk about what you have done, and why it won't happen again.
Don't say, "I hope." It should NEVER happen again. , An apology is saying sorry.
Sorry means not doing it again.
It's supposed to be genuine. , I see that it is creating problems for everyone."
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