In general, we should always think before choosing to use a four letter word. Correct?
even when it’s “sorry”
“I’m sorry” rolls off the tounge so easily doesnt’ it? Almost too easily.
“sorry” this
“sorry” that
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to” or “I’m sorry, but I have an excuse”
Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.
With this overuse, have we have all but taken the true meaning of sorry out of “I’m sorry”? Last week I stopped by FOX 12 Oregon …
to chat about the true meaning of “I’m sorry” and gracious reminders for using this most powerful word.
When do you want to hear those powerful four letters?
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So timely is this, as just this week, we had a daughter- incident which involved saying “sorry” for something said. It is thankfully all resolved but it was interesting to witness for me, the Mother.
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perfectly well said! but I’m sorry, I am never wrong and never ever ever make mistakes!
I do love the bit about saying sorry as a condolence. Well done my friend!
Look at you, Mindy! So gracious.
I agree 100% and talk to my kids all of the time about it. Great segment for Fox!
Great interview. Of course, I liked the last point “putting pen to paper.” There’s nothing like getting a note of support when one is facing challenging times. These can be some of the toughest notes to write. Bev Daniels has written a great book “Finding the Right Words” that gives suggestions such as “Thinking of you and wishing you a happy day.” She has a complete chapter on apology writing.