2007-08-15 04:17:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Crack a joke about it and move on.
It happens sometimes, it's just whether you're going to recognize it and move on or continue with it being "bad" or "awkward."
2007-08-15 04:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by michelle b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This happens occasionally and it is awkward if you let it go too long. You may run into them and feel worse, so start today.
If you can meet them in person, approach them and look them in the eye to keep it sincere. Speak from the heart and you will touch theirs!
It is most effective to get right to it and not slow down, so tell them that you feel bad that you got off to a bad start. You want to be friends and that last meeting gave you bad dreams. You insist that you want another chance to be friends and would like to apologize for any words or actions that were offensive.
These are words of sincerity, not of failure. You don't fail unless you give up entirely and you have shown that you are sincere about saving the relationship by asking us here.
Praying for your success.
2007-08-15 11:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I think someone has the wrong impression of me, I'm honest with them. I can be pretty snippy if I'm under pressure or stressed about something. I don't want to take that out on anyone I don't know or I've just met.
People have always reacted very kindly when I bring it up. No one wants to be disliked b/c of a wrong first impression. It will show that you have the courage to admit that you were in the wrong by the way you acted and you take initiative to corrective actions.
2007-08-15 11:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Not quite perfect 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acknowledge the fact that you think you started off on the wrong foot tell the person and tell them you would like to start over again -
2007-08-15 11:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in a private conversation, honestly say that you feel that the two of you got off to a bad start, and you'd like to start again ... ask what you can do to rectify the wrong opinion this person has of you.
but remember, not everyone can be persuaded. sometimes you just have to live with it.
2007-08-15 11:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by georgiagrits1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say "hey, I think we got off on the wrong foot let's try this again".
You can try but you can never make a second first impression.
2007-08-15 11:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
if this person is some one you HAVE to deal with on a regular basis then try to make amends............
Maybe bring in a coffee and cake and say I really was a complete idiot the day we met, but would like to try a fresh start.
The thing is even if they was also an idiot YOU have to be the one to back down complete.........not so sure that is ever truly possible........
And if this is a MIL situation save your breath time and effort, be civil etc but trust me they had made UP their mind before the meeting
2007-08-15 11:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if they are someone you will continue to see on a daily basis, such as a boss, tell them: Hey I'm sorry about the other day(insert funny comment here). Then start a conversation. If it's someone you don't care about never speak to them again.
2007-08-15 11:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by I only love you when I drink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be an adult. walk up to them, extend your hand and say something like" look, we got off on the wrong foot the other day. let's go back to the beginning. hi, i'm so and so...." they'll apreciate your willingness to try again.
2007-08-15 11:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me. I took the high road, apologized and said - let's start over...
2007-08-15 14:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by Kabu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋