Xentor
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Forceful Pacifist
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Post by Xentor on Jul 25, 2014 7:03:57 GMT -11
 "Sorry. I didn't mean to. Let me help?" It is important to the person you hurt to let them know that you did not intend to hurt them. Promise to be more careful, and actually do so. Then offer to help them fix whatever you did. It may not be possible to fix. A broken plate won't unbreak because of "sorry". But replacing it or glueing it back together might help. Whatever you do: be sincere. Show your sincerity through your actions. Yes, it really is all that simple. How do you make your apologies count? |
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Post by bronachdruid on Jul 25, 2014 17:14:47 GMT -11
It's funny...I was watching an episode of Daniel Tiger with my grand daughter the other day and it was all about apologizing. He sang a little song that said "Saying you're sorry is the first step, then how can I help?"
I was thinking to myself we can all still learn a great deal by watching some children's shows! Seems as adults we often have a hard time with admitting wrong doing or apologizing.
I think your post sums it up, if you want to make an apology mean something you need to truly be sincere and try your hardest to be mindful of what you did and not repeat the mistake.
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Post by emberfaye on Aug 13, 2014 7:38:37 GMT -11
I agree with this very much. An apology isn't just saying the words, it's showing an ability to change your actions/correct your mistake as well as understanding how your actions affect the other person.
I think I've seen that Daniel Tiger episode, their songs are so catchy lol.
I have taught my children that when they apologize they look the other person in the eyes.
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