D.J@lemm.ee to Asklemmy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoWhat is the worst way to start an apology?message-squaremessage-square79fedilinkarrow-up1223arrow-down16file-text
arrow-up1217arrow-down1message-squareWhat is the worst way to start an apology?D.J@lemm.ee to Asklemmy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square79fedilinkfile-text
minus-squaresunbeam60@lemmy.onelinkfedilinkarrow-up16·1 year ago“IF I’ve offended you, I’m sorry.” It’s not an apology if you don’t start by agreeing with the other person’s viewpoint. Instead say: “I can understand why you’re offended. What I didn’t wasn’t acceptable and here’s why: …”
“IF I’ve offended you, I’m sorry.”
It’s not an apology if you don’t start by agreeing with the other person’s viewpoint.
Instead say: “I can understand why you’re offended. What I didn’t wasn’t acceptable and here’s why: …”