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instances, be accountable for your actions. emotionally intelligent approach to
“I’m sorry” can often become a statement situations. Certain instances require an
without meaning. “I’m sorry” but most do not. Weigh the
Example: May we talk about the outcome of using the word ‘sorry’ versus
sequence of events, discuss what went other words like ‘I’m disappointed,’ ‘I’m
wrong and rectify what went wrong so dismayed, ‘I’m disillusioned’ to express
we can put it past us. your true feelings.
Don’t apologise for bothering people or Actions speak louder than words —
asking for help — Using sorry as an occasional, heartfelt
There’s no need to apologise for having response to disappointment can be very
questions, needing assistance or asking effective. But overusing it is often viewed
someone to help you. All of us struggle as excuse-making. Sometimes your actions
from time to time and you’ll be surprised at can show you are truly sorry much louder
how helpful people actually are. than your words.
Example: to comprehend, to understand,
to converse clearly, builds social Conclusion —
connections. Never shy away from talking There’s a time and place to say sorry and
about anything you are unclear about. it most definitely isn’t in every situation.
Pick one of these alternatives the next time
Be self aware — you’re tempted to say “I’m sorry”
If you feel like you constantly say sorry, Break the sorry habit, expand your
ask yourself, ‘why?’ Consider a more vocabulary to match your feelings.
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