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How do you say we're sorry? ›

Take Responsibility

Saying, "When I said [the hurtful thing], I wasn't thinking. I realize I hurt your feelings, and I'm sorry," acknowledges that you know what it was you said that hurt the other person, and you take responsibility for it. Don't make assumptions and don't try to shift the blame.

Acknowledging that the perceived offense caused harm.

The person offended needs recognition that their pain or embarrassment was legitimate, even if others might have felt differently.

1. I apologize. Consider this a direct, more formal synonym of “I'm sorry.” It's quite versatile in the sense that it can be used for both small and big mistakes. I apologize for being late.

Not sure if you should apologize? Even if you don't think what you said or did was so bad, or believe that the other person is actually in the wrong, it's still important to apologize when you've hurt or angered someone.

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When you use “if” to qualify your apologies, you are questioning the recipient's reaction to the wrong, rather than to the wrong itself. At its worse, “if” seeks to shift the blame, effectively saying: “I'm sorry if you're so tightly wound that you can't see your reaction is overblown.”

Apologies can help you build and keep good friendships. When you say, "I'm sorry" (and really mean it), you can repair trust. Saying you're sorry is more than just words. You're showing that you respect the other person's feelings.

I (want to) sincerely apologize. A formal and polite way to say you're sorry. I'd like to apologize for how I reacted/behaved. Apologize in a formal manner or for something very serious.

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Rather than saying sorry when you want to show your consideration to others, try to express your gratitude. You can offer your thanks to others to preempt their response to inconveniences and take ownership of your actions. Example: Thank you so much for your patience while I finalize all the details in this report.

Demanding Apologies for Appropriate Behavior

However, that is not likely to happen. Reasonable people should certainly not apologize for reasonable behavior. This just encourages unrealistic expectations from those with high-conflict personalities and rewards them for their inappropriate behavior.

Understanding and healing: When someone says they're sorry, they're showing remorse for their actions. Accepting their apology can be a step toward healing any emotional wounds. Rebuilding trust: Trust is a fundamental part of any relationship, and it can be damaged when someone hurts us.

Rather than saying sorry when you want to show your consideration to others, try to express your gratitude. You can offer your thanks to others to preempt their response to inconveniences and take ownership of your actions. Example: Thank you so much for your patience while I finalize all the details in this report.

I (want to) sincerely apologize. A formal and polite way to say you're sorry. I'd like to apologize for how I reacted/behaved. Apologize in a formal manner or for something very serious.