I like people who apologize
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I like people who apologize
There is the kindness of ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ And the kindness of “I was wrong, I’m sorry.” The small kindnesses that smooth our interactions and help other people feel as though you’re aware of them .
Seth Godin • Three types of kindness
A proper apology
consists of conveying the 3 Rs:
regret (genuine empathy with the other)
responsibility (not blaming someone else)
and remedy (your willingness to fix it).
Kevin Kelly • Excellent Advice for Living
apologizer focuses on the impact on their actions and resists the urge to frame their message around their intentions,
Kat Vellos • We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships
