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how do you normally apologize?

SW-User
It depends on the person and situation. If I can, I do it in person, make eye contact, and make sure they know that I know I hurt them and I'm sorry and how I plan to fix it. If I can't do it in person, the next best is over the phone. Last resort is in writing. The biggest thing is to be honest, own what I did and NOT make excuses or say "I'm sorry but....." If the other person hurt me, I deal with that at another time so my apology doesn't get lost.
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
It depends on the person, and how well they are able to receive an apology. I prefer to apologize to someone directly, admitting that what I did wasn't right, taking full responsibility for it, and promising that I will never do it again. And then I'm very careful to not make the same mistake again. But if it's someone who can't or won't accept an apology graciously, who will take my apology as an opportunity to bash the hell out of me and scream at me or launch into a long lecture, then I usually keep my mouth shut. Unfortunately some of the people closest to me are like that, so I don't dare apologize to them, even though I want to. It's sad, but I just don't think I can take any more of the abuse that I get whenever I tell them I'm sorry for something.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
honestly and sincerely.
Zoranna · F
As soon as possible and sincerely.
SW-User
Straightforwardly.
CrustyDDingus · 36-40, M
It never occurs to me 👀
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