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Don't Apologize: 5 Things You Shouldn't Apologize For
16.05.2024 17:10
To avoid conflict, many people try to ask for forgiveness right away.
Is it possible to always ask for forgiveness?
There are 5 things you should never apologize for and they are definitely worth exploring in more detail.
Refusal of help
Refusing help may be understandable in certain situations, but asking for forgiveness for it may seem ridiculous or even insulting.
Instead, it is better to express gratitude for the offered help and explain the reasons for the refusal in a tactful manner.
Expressing your opinion
Everyone has the right to their own opinion, and expressing it should not always be a reason for an apology.
However, if the opinion was expressed in a rude or offensive manner, then it is worth thinking about it. For example, if the other person was offended by the opinion, it may make sense to smooth over the conflict using a banal apology.
Protecting your own borders
In some situations, a person may feel the need to defend their boundaries, and this should not be a reason for apologies or concessions.
Personal boundaries always need to be protected. And if someone does not show even basic tact, this should definitely be responded to.
Refusal to participate in the event
Often you can find examples when someone invites you to an event, but you don’t want to go at all. What’s the point of asking for forgiveness?
It's better to justify why it's impossible to get there. Of course, here you should still come up with an interesting reason, but you definitely shouldn't apologize.
For your own decisions
Every person has the right to make their own decisions, even if others may not like them.
If the decision has already been made, you definitely can't apologize for it. Of course, if the decision turned out to be wrong, you can agree with the error of your opinion, but you definitely shouldn't apologize.
Earlier we talked about phrases that can ruin a relationship .
