How to Apologize
Who Should Apologize?
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Apology or Not?
What Language am I Sorry in?
100

The first step to a genuine apology is saying I am _____

The first step to a genuine apology is saying I am sorry 

100

Jim stepped on Yandy's foot on purpose.

Jim should apologize.

100
What is the closest planet to the sun?

Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun, while Neptune is the farthest one from the Sun.


100

I am not sorry.

No.

100

Lo siento

Spanish

200

TRUE OR FALSE: When apologizing, you should say what you are sorry for.

True. You should say why you are sorry/ what you did wrong. This is called taking accountability / responsibility

200

Tina told Gerald a secret. Gerald told everyone what Tina said. Tina is upset.

Gerald should apologize.

200

Before embarking on a solo career, Beyoncé was part of what R&B group?

Destiny's Child

200

I am sorry for being rude to you. I did not get enough sleep. Next time, I will let you know that I am tired so that you do not think I am being rude.

Yes. They said why they are sorry and what theyw ill do different next time.

200

Mi dispiace

Italian

300

Do people have to accept your apology?

No. People have the right to not accept your apology. 

300

Carlos and Mindy are having an argument. They both say mean things to each other.

Carlos and Mindy should both apologize to each other.

300

Which state is the smallest state in the United States?

Rhode Island is the smallest state!  Rhode Island's total area is only 1545 square miles and 500 of that is water. You could fit 173 Rhose Islands in Texas

300

I am sorry I was rude to you but is because you were bothering me.

No. They are blaming the person they are apologizing to which means they are not taking accountability for their actions.

300

мне жаль

Russian

400

TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to blame other people when I am apologozing.

False! When you are apologizing, you are taking accountability for your own actions. You should not be blaming anyone else. If you feel the need to blame someone else, you are not ready to apologize.

400

Farrah steals $100 from her aunt so her aunt calls the police and Farrah is arrested.

Farrah should apologize for stealing.

400

How much does the average cloud weigh? 10 Pounds.... 1 Million Pounds...... 100 thousand pounds

The average cloud weighs over one million pounds.

400

I am sorry you feel that way.

No. This is not a real apology because they are not taking accountability for their actions. This apology often sounds condescending.

400

对不起 (duì bu qǐ)

Mandarin Chinese

500

When you apologize, you should  come up with a _____ for what you will do next time if the situation happens again.

When you apologize, you should  come up with a plan for what you will do next time if the situation happens again. Apologizing is important, but we should come up with an alternate behavior for next time so that we do not do what we are apologizing for again.

500

Sam yells at Harold. Harold hits Sam because Sam yelled at him

Sam and Harold both need to apologize to each other.

500
What is New Jersey's state bird?


American Goldfinch




500

I am sorry for the way my actions made you feel. Next time, I will take your feelings into consideration before I do what I did. I did not mean to hurt you.

Yes. This person is taking accountability and coming up with a plan for next time.

500

أنا آسِف (anā āsif)

Arabic