Meh.
I keep feeling like I should probably post this. I'm not trying to be snarky. I'm not trying to be a bitch. I'm trying to be helpful.
Anatomy of an apology:
1. A sincere wish to apologize. ("I am terribly sorry..")
2. A thought-out acknowledgement of wrongdoing. ("I did this this and this" or "this was wrong")
3a. If amends can be made, an offer to do so, with something already thought of in advance. ("I want to do this for you")
3b. If amends cannot be made, another sincere apology and a wish for the best. ("I know there's nothing I can do, and I'm sorry for this")
4. Reiterate the initial apology. ("Again, I'm really sorry for this.")
It doesn't feel sincere if you don't put some thought and meaning behind it. And it's better received if the person feels you take it seriously. Also, know when to ask for forgiveness; if you've fucked up supremely, it's probably not a good idea to ask.
Meh. dunno. just felt like posting it. A little humility goes a long way sometimes. It helped me keep a customer at work and get a tip, right?
Off to bed I go.
Anatomy of an apology:
1. A sincere wish to apologize. ("I am terribly sorry..")
2. A thought-out acknowledgement of wrongdoing. ("I did this this and this" or "this was wrong")
3a. If amends can be made, an offer to do so, with something already thought of in advance. ("I want to do this for you")
3b. If amends cannot be made, another sincere apology and a wish for the best. ("I know there's nothing I can do, and I'm sorry for this")
4. Reiterate the initial apology. ("Again, I'm really sorry for this.")
It doesn't feel sincere if you don't put some thought and meaning behind it. And it's better received if the person feels you take it seriously. Also, know when to ask for forgiveness; if you've fucked up supremely, it's probably not a good idea to ask.
Meh. dunno. just felt like posting it. A little humility goes a long way sometimes. It helped me keep a customer at work and get a tip, right?
Off to bed I go.