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Apology

July 31st, 2023 · No Comments

by Dwayne Phillips

An apology is just that—an apology. It is neither an explanation nor a justification. Rats!

An apology is simple: I did this wrong. I am sorry for that. I ask your forgiveness.

An apology does not contain an explanation: I was trying to do such-and-such and …

An apology does not contain a justification: The sun was in my eyes and I tripped an such-and-such …

An apology never contains: You have to understand that …

The fewer the words the better in most cases. Apologize and move forward. But apologize.

Tags: Accountability · Adults · Authentic · Change · Communication · Conversation · Error · Ethics · Excuses · Honesty

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