Okay. I made a mistake here at work. I revealed to alot of employees something that was supposed to be a surprise. It's NOT too dire (meaning I wont' cost us $$ nor will I get sued). It's just that I got the email two months ago and it says surprise but I forgot it said that until I got an email from a superior saying "Did you tell them? It was supposed to be a surprise."
So now I'm freaked.
How do I reply? What should I say? Usually I'm like Mini-Me (saying "Yes, I messed up, so what?") and just take my mistakes in stride, but I feel REALLY bad about this one.
2007-07-17 02:18:20 · 14 answers · asked by dreamgyrl360 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Re: Tom T's answer -- When I said "So what", I am not referring to how I would act towards my cohorts. That's going on in my head. Meaning, I can't cry over spilled drinks. I can only go back over and rebuy the drinks out of my own $$. It's not TOO big of a deal. I didn't set anything on fire and I am doing my best to make things right, so...
2007-07-17 04:01:45 · update #1
Yes, you need to tell the truth, that you forgot it was a
surprise, and then meekly apologize (leave out the, "so
what" attitude). Say, you feel so badly about spoiling
the surprise element, and hope it won't diminish the
joy of the occasion, which you hope is a big success.
2007-07-17 02:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Own up to your mistake. Dont lie because either way you are at risk losing the trust of a superior. Which isnt good at all, but being truthful you may be able to mend that trust and regain some sort of confidential position with your superior. Go to him/her and explain the reasons for your actions and apologize. Its obvious you feel bad enough, so it cant get any worse.
2007-07-17 09:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Durr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well this is what i would have done....i would immediately approach the person sending me the email and tell that person what happen....say that the moment you open the email you are so surprise that you actually say it out loud.....and because of our surprised outbrust some of them near you at that time ask what happen? or what's going on......you explain immediately to this people what you have just read.............so therefore telling them the 'secret surprise'.
Apologise really really sincerly .......in that way you take responsibility for your actions on blurting out the surprise..............
hope this help.:)
2007-07-17 09:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by soundfamiliar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them the truth, that you had forgotten it was a surprise and that you are sorry that you spoiled the surprise and that it wasn't your intention. I think the truth is best in situations like this one.
2007-07-17 09:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With an attitude of "I messed up, so what?" I would fire you in a heartbeat. A person should care about their mistakes and the problems they cause for others.
2007-07-17 09:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a human being we all tend to make mistakes lovey ,but its not the end of the world! just be a woman and own up to what you did ,let that be a lesson learned and dont let it happen again...learn from your mistakes. it will make you wiser
2007-07-17 09:28:07 · answer #6 · answered by BOSS LADY 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Handle it the same way you usually do and next time, keep quiet. Loose lips sink ships.
2007-07-17 09:29:01 · answer #7 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey, it's ok. Just tell the truth whether anyone believes you or not. Your integrity will shine through your mistakes
2007-07-17 09:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by midnite rainbow 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's all right to feel bad as long as it doesn't debilitate you at work. Admit your mistakes, rectify as much as you can and move on.
2007-07-17 09:51:53 · answer #9 · answered by Trillian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just reply, "Oops, I forgot it was a surprise and let it slip. Good news is they are all surprised!"
2007-07-17 09:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋