Billy selected from Berlitz – August 2022
I’m sorry. I am truly sorry. I apologize.
Excuse me. My mistake.
Ooops/Whoops, I really didn’t mean it.
Can you forgive me?
Can you pardon me?
I truly regret that it didn’t turn out right.
It’s my fault. I truly want to retract, and make amends.
My deepest apologies !
That was thoughtless of me. That was wrong of me.
I am sorry. That was my fault.
I am sorry for the way I behaved.
I had good intent, but I didn’t realize that it could hurt. I apologize.
Sorry, I didn’t hear you. I didn’t mean to ignore you.
Sorry, I really didn’t mean to offend or to hurt you.
Sorry, I won’t do it again. I wish I hadn’t done that.
How can I make it up to you ?
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Eight Keys To Forgiveness – greatergood.berkeley.edu.
- Know what forgiveness is and why it matters. Forgiveness is about goodness and extending mercy. Forgiveness can heal us and allow us to move on.
- Become “forgivingly fit” – make it your second nature
- Address your Inner Pain then forgive accordingly.
- Develop a forgiving mind through empathy. Understand what caused the other person to do what he or she did.
- Find meaning in your pain. Get new inspirations to do good.
- When forgiveness is hard, call upon others strength.
- Forgive yourself. Seek forgiveness from others for your errors.
- Develop a forgiving heart.
