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I learned from a communication class (I think Dale Carnegie) that it is not enough to say "I am sorry" or 'I apologize." You need another component: "I apologiz

I learned from a communication class (I think Dale Carnegie) that it is not enough to say "I am sorry" or 'I apologize." You need another component: "I apologize. Please forgive me."

sk5t 8y ago
Also note the lack of conjunctions--no "and" or "but" to be found. Apologies are most powerful free-standing.
mcguire 8y ago
Note that you also need to at least attempt to not repeat the action. Too many people seem to get that wrong, too.