How To Accept An Apology Like A Grown-Up
lechatnoir / Getty Images When someone is apologizing to you, it’s important to give your full attention and try to really hear what the person is saying. But you can also give it a positive spin, said Lizzie Post, a co-host of the Emily Post Institute’s “Awesome Etiquette” podcast. Give your friends breaks when you can.” If it’s truly the end of a friendship, it’s best to simply say something along the lines of, “I don’t think I can move beyond this. “It doesn’t mean you have to be friends again, but you can accept the effort and go on with your life.” Be Mindful Of Repeat Offenders “Don’t trust a repeat offender,” said Gottsman. “If there’s a history and they continue to do it, then at some point in time you become part of the problem because you allow it to continue to happen,” she said.
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