Describe An Incident Or Situation When Someone Apologized To You

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Part 2
what happened
I’d like to share an incident when one of my close colleagues apologized to me ...
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A few months ago, we were working on a group project at work, and the workload ...
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who apologized to you
The very next day, Merry came up to me and sincerely apologized. She explained ...
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how you reacted
Initially, I was a bit cold, but then I put myself in her shoes and realized ...
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and explain how you felt after the incident
After the incident, I felt a massive sense of relief. It reminded me that “to ...
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Part 3
1. Do you think people in your country apologize often?
I think it really depends on the individual and the situation. In general, ...
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2. Why do some people find it hard to apologize?
Well, apologizing can be easier said than done. For some, admitting a mistake ...
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3. Do you think children should be taught to apologize from a young age?
Absolutely. Teaching kids to apologize instills values like empathy, respect, ...
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