We're sorry | Ledger (2024)

FAQs

How do you say we're sorry? ›

Acknowledging that the perceived offense caused harm.

The person offended needs recognition that their pain or embarrassment was legitimate, even if others might have felt differently.

I apologize.

Consider this a direct, more formal synonym of “I'm sorry.” It's quite versatile in the sense that it can be used for both small and big mistakes. I apologize for being late. I can assure you it won't happen again. Another similar synonym is my apologies.

Not sure if you should apologize? Even if you don't think what you said or did was so bad, or believe that the other person is actually in the wrong, it's still important to apologize when you've hurt or angered someone.

Acknowledging that we have hurt someone. Validating their feelings. Expressing remorse. Being explicit about our desire to make amends.

When you use “if” to qualify your apologies, you are questioning the recipient's reaction to the wrong, rather than to the wrong itself. At its worse, “if” seeks to shift the blame, effectively saying: “I'm sorry if you're so tightly wound that you can't see your reaction is overblown.”

Apologies can help you build and keep good friendships. When you say, "I'm sorry" (and really mean it), you can repair trust. Saying you're sorry is more than just words. You're showing that you respect the other person's feelings.

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How do you say officially sorry? ›

Lastly, don't apologize if you don't mean it (yes, it's that simple!). "It can be tempting to apologize to our partners for the sake of soothing hurt feelings, but we want our partners to be able to trust our word. Apologizing when we don't mean it will weaken their trust in the long run," she explains.

Understanding and healing: When someone says they're sorry, they're showing remorse for their actions. Accepting their apology can be a step toward healing any emotional wounds. Rebuilding trust: Trust is a fundamental part of any relationship, and it can be damaged when someone hurts us.

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