Most people like to receive needed apologies but they aren’t always sure how to react to them. If you, like Sue, are fortunate enough to receive an apology from someone, what should your response be in return? Must you offer the tried and true reply, “It’s OK.”? Actually, no. If their actions weren’t OK at all, consider replying this way instead:
- I appreciate your apology.
- Thanks for saying that.
- This is a step in the right direction.
In a nutshell, here is the right way to accept the gift of an apology. [linkback] Welcome to my blog. I’m a psychologist and the co-author (with Gary Chapman) of When Sorry Isn’t Enough. I share tips about What to Say When challenging conversations arise and I welcome your thoughts and questions. I’ll check back in frequently to chime in on the conversations here.