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How to Accept an Apology

Name: How to Accept an Apology
Uploaded: 2024-08-08T17:00:27+00:00
Duration: 55 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief instructional video, the speaker outlines three concise strategies for responding to an apology. First, if you are ready to accept, you…

8 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional video, the speaker outlines three concise strategies for responding to an apology. First, if you are ready to accept, you should explicitly say, “I accept your apology,” thereby completing the relational loop. Second, if the apology concerns a serious issue and you need more time, you should acknowledge the apology while stating you need time to process, e.g., “I acknowledge your apology; I still need time to think about this.” Third, a simple and effective response is to thank the apologizer, saying, “Thank you for apologizing.” Throughout, the speaker cautions against minimizing or dismissing the apology, emphasizing honesty and respect for both parties’ feelings.

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How to accept an apology. Number 1, instead of saying it's okay when it's not. In those situations when an apology is necessary, saying it's okay is like saying I'm not deserving of this apology. I'm not worthy of this apology. No more. Instead, you're going to accept the apology if that's what you want to do. And it's as easy as saying, I accept your apology. You lean into it. They have offered it, you accept it, it completes the circle. Number 2, if it's something more serious and you're not ready to accept their apology, then don't. It's okay to wait, but you do need to acknowledge what they said. For example, "I acknowledge your apology. I still need time to process this," or "I still need time to think about this." Here, you're respecting the fact that they apologized and still being honest with your feelings. Number 3, one of the easiest responses is simply to thank them. "Thank you for apologizing." But whatever you do, don't minimize it and don't push it away. And that's how to accept an apology. So try that and follow me.