Raele AltanoWell With raele · Founder | 2x Certified Communication Coach | Content Creator

Replacing “Sorry” With “Thank You” #wellwithraele #communication #tipsandtricks

15 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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A short YouTube advice monologue by Raele Altano encouraging people to replace unnecessary apologies with expressions of gratitude to reframe interactions more positively. The speaker gives concrete alternative phrases (e.g., "thank you for your patience" instead of "sorry I'm late", "thank you for taking the time" instead of "sorry I can't") and notes that genuine apologies are still appropriate for serious or repeat offenses. Ends with a prompt to try the approach and report back.

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This is your friendly reminder that not everything requires an apology. Replacing unnecessary sorrys with thank yous can be such a game changer in how you communicate. So instead of sorry I'm late or sorry for the late response, you can say thank you for your patience. Thank you for waiting instead of sorry to bother you. It can be thank you for taking the time instead of sorry I can't. It can be I can't, but I appreciate the invite or thank you for thinking of me now. This is not to say that you should never take accountability or avoid apologizing when it's necessary. But for minor things or things that are one offs and aren't repeat offenses, try replacing the sorry with a thank you. It approaches the situation from a more positive light and the person on the receiving end will likely enjoy hearing a thank you. Try it and let me know how it goes.