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Give a specific apology

You have named the action and how to repair it.

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Done when

You have named the action and how to repair it.

You have named the action and how to repair it.

Who this is for

People acknowledging a mistake; forgiveness cannot be demanded.

Why this matters

Your apology concerns what you can take responsibility for.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Name what you did without blaming someone else for making you do it.
  2. Acknowledge the effect they describe and apologise for that action.
  3. Offer a feasible repair and let them accept or take time.

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