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Apologizing the Right Way to a Friend

Why are apologies so difficult? Saying you are sorry can be one of the most difficult things you do. But we all make mistakes, so you'll probably have an occasion when you need to apologize.

Perhaps you had a big blow up and realized later you reacted poorly. 1.Whatever the reason, apologizing can help you both heal and move on from the situation.

2.First, you acknowledge that you did something wrong. With an apology, you take responsibility for your actions, which allows your friend to forgive you. Second, an apology gives you sincerity as a friend. 3., but that doesn’t mean you still shouldn’t apologize.

Now, what are elements of a proper apology? 4. ,depending on what the offense was, where it was done, and who you are apologizing to.  In general, a good apology should include the following: a request for their attention, an acknowledgment of what happened, sincerity in admitting you did something wrong and the words. "I'm sorry" or “I apologize."

Here are things never to say when apologizing. Note that the art of apologizing involves taking responsibility. Never apologize as a way to “shut someone up” when they are saying you hurt their feelings and you don’t think you did. 5.,you should talk things through with your friend until you see why they are hurt or how you came across. You'll really need to self-reflect so you can see things from your friend’s point of view.

A.When you make your apology in person

B.If you really believe you did nothing wrong

C.Apologies benefit friendships in a variety of ways

D.The way you apologize is going to be slightly different

E.Or maybe you just didn’t show support when you needed to

F.Apologizing the right way, however, may take a little practice

G.Sometimes our pals forgive us easily for the minor things we do wrong