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You hurt a friend's feelings. What makes a better apology?

Say what you did wrong and mean your apology.

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  1. Blame the friend
  2. Pretend nothing happened
  3. Own what you did ✔

Why: A good apology takes responsibility instead of blaming the other person's reaction. Honest apologies can help repair trust.

Huh, didn't know that: The other person may need time before feeling ready to move on.

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Why did the pencil apologize? It knew it had crossed a line!
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Answer: Own what you did. A good apology takes responsibility instead of blaming the other person's reaction. Honest apologies can help repair trust.

  1. Apologizing kidshealth.org/en/teens/apologies.html
    A good apology focuses on what you did, not on the other person’s reaction.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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