Saying I’m sorry is never easy. Here are five phrases to avoid when apologizing so you don’t have to say I’m sorry again.
Saying I’m sorry is never easy. Here are five phrases to avoid when apologizing so you don’t have to say I’m sorry again.
IF I OFFENDED YOU
If you want to really say you’re sorry avoid the word “if.” Statements like “I’m sorry IF I offended you” don’t convey true remorse and leave the recipient thinking “Umm… yeah but you did offend me!” Take ownership of your errors and skip the “if” so you won’t have to later apologize for your apology.
MISSPOKE
Unless you’re running for office there’s no reason you should be incorporating this increasingly vogue political buzz word. Focus on what you said not what you meant to say.
I’M SORRY YOU FEEL THAT WAY
The best coldhearted apologies are short and not sweet. “I am sorry you feel that way” is an easy way of telling a friend you’re not so sorry for what you did. Once you’re saying “I’m sorry ” go the extra mile. You can be sure that after saying “I’m sorry you feel that way ” whoever you hurt is just going to feel worse.
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