Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Yes, taken from a line from one of Elton John's Songs. Not only I love the song but especially this line which is quite true for many people. Indeed 'Sorry' seems to be the hardest word for many, including me. Perhaps pride, ego or we feel justified in doing what we did like that Shoe Thrower at former US President George W. Bush in Iraq just before Barak Obama took over the Presidency.
When we say sorry to someone whom we have hurt by words or deeds, or commonly known as apologizing, there is a right way and a wrong way to apologize. Doing it right leads to reconciliation perhaps because your apology may not be accepted! However barring the acceptance issue, apologizing is never wrong and especially if you are the wrong doer! Of course there could be circumstances when the person you have hurt is no longer alive or you are unable to locate him or her.
Here are some helpful tips on apologizing the right way, tips that I have picked-up from others or articles along my own journey in life :-
- Do not give justification or excuses for your behaviour.
- Using the wrong kind of words may lead to more arguments.
- Not prepared mentally or in a wrong frame of mind.
- Not prepared to answer the why question in the right manner.
- Learn how to apologize without defence.
- Do express how it affects you too.
- Be prepared that your apology may not be accepted.
yes, indeed, sorry is the hardest word. I find that when one is sincere , it helps. it’s about mending broken fences and that’s how we can keep a good ties
Hey keats, sorry for the late response, been very very busy! Good to know you are the forgiving type and I totally agree with you that it is good to mend relationships even though it is difficult to say sorry! Thats what life is about isn’t it?