Saying the words, "It's my fault" or "I made a mistake" takes guts for most people. Saying you're "sorry" or you "apologize" takes even more guts! Digging a little deeper are the words, "Can you or will you please forgive me?" That takes SUPER GUTS! Basically you're putting your pride on the back burner and humility is taking a front seat. I don't know too many people, when in the wrong, are willing to swallow their pride. It takes a lot for me, but I'm learning. What about you?
2006-07-20 09:33:20 · 19 answers · asked by Kooties 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The older I get the easier it has become and I'm so thankful for it. I even say it to my kids and I think that is so very important. Some parents don't want their kids to think they could be wrong no matter what but I think its important as role models to let our kids see that we are capable of being human and making mistakes just like everyone else. It makes us a lot more tolerant of other people's weaknesses and if there's anything sorely lacking in this world its tolerance due to a lack of humility in realizing that there but by the grace of God go I.
2006-07-20 15:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sonie 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Oh! That is the hardest thing for me to say. Whenever I do something wrong, I think a million times to apologize. But at the farthest i can only say sorry. Saying "Can you or will you please forgive me?" is impossible for me even if it is really required. You are really right about the pride and humility thing. Apologizing for even the wrong things is the hardest thing for me.
I am surprised to see someone coming up with such a question.
2006-07-20 10:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by the.chosen.one 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. It takes a lot of guts to admit when we're wrong. We are a very proud people, and it takes humility to say when we make a mistake, in a true manner.
2006-07-20 09:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by friend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes me a while, but if I'm in the wrong then I always apologize. I hate it when people are mad at me! So sometimes I'll apologize even if I didn't do anything wrong. However, I'm doing better on that. Learning how to only apologize when I am wrong.
2006-07-20 12:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm wrong than I face it like a man, it's not so much saying the words but really facing the fact that I screwd up and now I have to pay the consiquences. Thats not fun but it is a huge part in growing up in life, yes facing my mistakes and learning from them comes easy for me .......sometimes? Wierd but true.
2006-07-20 09:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can do it no problemo...but I have to mean it. I can't apologize for saying or doing something that I firmly believe in or for something that will compromise my beliefs, faith, or convictions.
In other words, I can't apologize just for the sake of making someone else happy. If I truly did something wrong...I will admit it and take the blame in a heartbeat. But if I were to say "I don't believe in
We're all entitled to that, aren't we?
2006-07-20 09:39:50 · answer #6 · answered by AlloAllo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easy for me, but not my husband. I guess that's why we get along so good. Everything is my fault. Just kidding. I'm trying to teach my son that if he does something wrong it's okay to say you're sorry. And it makes you feel good to do the right thing.
2006-07-20 09:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by MANDY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't have too much problem being wrong, admitting it or asking to be forgiven. I often find myself saying, "pardon" instead of "sorry" though. And, I find it easier to forgive that to forget. I have a bad habit of reguritating events that I'm working on.
2006-07-20 09:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am learning too. I think it will eventually get easier.
Have you noticed that sometimes people are taken back by your willingness to admit your own faults?
Keep working on it - it's medicine for the soul.
2006-07-20 09:41:20 · answer #9 · answered by lady left the tramp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate being wrong, but if I am, I'll admit it. Unless it's an opinion issue in which case you can got straight to hell. Joking. Or am I?
No, you're fu*king wrong Billy!!
2006-07-20 09:53:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋