2007-08-19 18:01:21 · 23 answers · asked by OoLong 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Someone apologizing to me for bumping into me in the grocery store would be different than someone apologizing for kidnapping my son and selling him into prostitution then getting caught after they found his body with the kidnapper's DNA all over it. So I guess it just depends.
2007-08-19 18:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation - if you accept to apology, a simple "thats fine, thank you for your apology" is sufficient. If you feel that you need to say something else, "I appreciate your apology, however I wanted you to know that when you did what you did, I felt.......". Generally you would only do the latter if you felt very strongly about the situation and were prepared for the discussion to continue - don't do this just for the sake of having the last word or rubbing someones nose in it - it can take a lot of courage for some people to apologise.
2007-08-20 05:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by scatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course if it's minor I say "It's alright". Otherwise it depends whether I think they understand why they should apologize. If they are just saying sorry to keep the peace, that usually solves nothing-they will do the same thing again. If the apology is sincere and believable I say "I accept".
Sometimes it's just a tense situation where tempers ignite.Then, if I don't say it first, I will say "I'm sorry, too".
2007-08-20 01:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I depends on how severe the situation is. Of course they need to mean it because when I can tell they are faking the apology. I will come out and tell them that I don't believe them and they need to tell me again when they are willing to be more honest about it.
If it is really not their fault I tell them "Thank you, but this is something I have to deal with. It will be okay. I just need some time." Except in the case of a family death. In those situations it doesn't matter if I know the person or not I usually say something like "Thank you for showing your sympathy during this time of sorrow for me and my family." If I don't know them I will add something like "Were you close to (insert name of deceased family member here)."
If it is their fault and they are sincere I tell them thank you and I am glad they came forward and apologized.
2007-08-24 10:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by blue_eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formally it should be 'Apology accepted'
Informally 'Thank you'
Usually - if you want to forgive - then something like 'it couldn't be helped' is OK
Here in the UK it is usually the one that has been insulted/stepped on/shoved or pushed that instinctively says to the perpetrator 'sorry'!! Wierd eh?
2007-08-20 03:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I feel that that someone is really sorry I say "No problem" but if he/she apologizes without being really sorry then I look straigth in the eye and quietly say "Me too".
2007-08-20 05:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by Lucia-la 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This normally depends on who it is. If it is somebody from work that I am not that close to, I have to outweigh their intentions and actions against what I feel is right. If it is a friend, also depends on the circumstance, but I usually forgive my Best friends right away.
2007-08-27 14:27:16 · answer #7 · answered by Angelheart♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually accept their apology if it is their first offense. Anything after that I tell them that their apology does not mean anything to me since they have continued with their behavior.
2007-08-24 09:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Problemo (in General)
Hey...remember that 20 bucks owe me? ( to Gain somthing)
are you really? "yes" Ok, Prove it =P go on a date with me tonight . (Only for the Honeys)
2007-08-24 06:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by AckiLeeZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a sincere apology I'd usually say "Thank you" and "It's ok."
2007-08-20 01:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by ♥☺ bratiskim∞! ☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋