How to Apologize Someone. The Best Apology
THE BEST APOLOGY DON'T apologize for someone feelings . I'm sorry you're mad," is not an apology. It's condescending. DO apologize for your own actions and attitude. "I'm sorry I was rude," is an apology that tahes ownership. Be specific about what you did wrong. I'm sorry for whatever made you mad" is NOT going to work DON'T add an excuse to your apology. I'm sorry I was rude, but I was really irritated," means you're not really sorry. You fel justified for the way you acted and you exped to be excused. One way to remember this is that when you say "I'm sorry, but ..." you're really just a sorry butt. DO ash for forgiveness when you apologize. I'm sorry," on it's own, is just a statement. It requires no response. "Will you forgive me?" is a humble request that can rebuild a relationship. When you ask your spouse to forg...