Try saying: “
Thank you, I needed to hear this apology
. I really am hurt.” Or, “I appreciate your apology. I need time to think about it, and I need to see a change in your actions before I can move forward with you.” Don’t attack the transgressor, as hard as it may be to hold back in the moment.
What does it mean when your ex say sorry?
When an ex reaches out to apologize,
they’re almost always doing it for themselves
. When they apologize, they’re often doing so because they feel guilty about their behavior. … When your ex wants to apologize, they need to forgive themselves. When you engage them, you’re helping them do that.
What should I reply after saying sorry?
- That’s OK.
- It happens.
- No problem.
- Don’t worry about it.
- I forgive you. (for serious problems)
Do you thank someone for apologizing?
When you acknowledge their apology, you’re saying you know that they know it. Accepting that an apology has been made (acknowledging the apology, or “Thank you for apologizing.”) does not mean the person has made amends. … Accepting an apology (“I accept your apology”) implies that you are forgiving someone.
What is the best response to thank you?
- You’re welcome.
- You’re very welcome.
- That’s all right.
- No problem.
- No worries.
- Don’t mention it.
- It’s my pleasure.
- My pleasure.
How do you reject an apology?
Notice that you didn’t forgive the person or accept their apology,
you’ve acknowledged it
. Essentially, you’ve labelled what they’ve done — nothing more. If you feel this was a sincere apology that doesn’t require more action on their part, you could conclude this statement with “I forgive you.”
How do you accept an apology when it’s not OK?
- “I hear your apology, thank you”
- “I appreciate your apology”
- “I need time, but I accept your apology”
- “I know apologizing isn’t easy, but we need to talk another time”
- Listen.
- Decide How To Move Forward.
- Don’t Skip Back To Normal.
- Accept Or Do Not Accept.
Can you reply no worries to Sorry?
Explanation: This is very commonly in both regular daily life and in the work place. It can be used after
an apology
or after someone says thank you. In both cases, it is telling the person that the event was no big deal and it does not require an apology or a thank you.
How do you respond when someone says sorry you feel that way?
First (for anyone down the back), actually say sorry. Second,
validate and acknowledge
(for example, “I see why you’d be upset by that”). Third, take ownership, and finally, ask how you can move forward – maybe you can compromise and do something different next time.
Can I say thank you too?
You could also say “You, too” or “Thank you, too” or “Ditto” or anything equivalent.
mkennedy
and Hackworth are right, but one might also say “and thank you for the [blah blah blah]”.
What is the answer of my pleasure?
“My pleasure” is another way of saying “
you’re welcome
” after being thanked, not another way of saying “please”. Possible polite replies are “yes, please”, “I would be honored”, “I would love that”.
How do you respond to thank you for connecting?
Hello, the most common answer is “
Nice to meet you too
”. You can also say “Thank you. It’s very nice to meet you as well”, “Am glad to meet you too”.
What is a manipulative apology?
A phrase designed to elicit an apology from the other party, whereby
the original apologizer can deflect full responsibility to that other person
; usually said in a hostile or sarcastic tone and often followed by an explicit or implicit “…but this is really your fault”
Is it rude to ignore an apology?
If you’ve been wronged,
you want to feel as though the apology you receive is genuine
. If it’s not, that’s one of those times when you shouldn’t feel as though you’re obligated to accept. … ‘ When they’re not sorry and/or it’s not alright, it is perfectly okay to not accept an apology.”
How do you properly apologize?
- Say you’re sorry. Not, “I’m sorry, but . . .”, just plain ol’ “I’m sorry.”
- Own the mistake. It’s important to show the other person that you’re willing to take responsibility for your actions.
- Describe what happened. …
- Have a plan. …
- Admit you were wrong. …
- Ask for forgiveness.
How do you respond to an apology when still hurt?
Let them say their apology and acknowledge their
effort, but be clear that you aren’t fully ready to move forward yet. Commit to revisiting it later after letting your emotions settle. “It’s good to hear you apologize, but honestly, I’m still pretty hurt by what happened.
