As the title suggests, the subject of this video is apologies, inspired by a recent incident where one family member mistreated another. Ada emphasizes that a genuine apology involves two key components: acknowledging the wrongdoing and expressing regret while asking for forgiveness. Ada reflects on someone’s comment about not valuing apologies, suggesting that it implies a disregard for receiving them. To be effective, apologies must be authentic, with the person apologizing genuinely owning their actions and seeking to make amends.
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Divorce & Family Mediation Center, LLC
Phone: 631-585-5210
eMail: Info@DFMCLI.com
888 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 500
Hauppauge, NY11788
Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Long Island, New York
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I really appreciate what you spoke about in this video, Ada. And the timing for me was perfect. I just finished writing an apology email to someone in a networking group I belong to and attended this morning. I was speaking, and he was typing on his cell phone. I stopped what I was saying to the group and essentially chastised him for using his phone. Later, after I finished speaking, I apologized to him for singling him out the way I did, and said I hope he’s not too upset. Unfortunately, he was very upset, so much so that he said he was leaving the meeting- which he then did. There is a back story with me and this guy, but in my email apology I covered the points you emphasized in your video, and expressed the hope that this unfortunate situation could lead to a conversation between us that could create a better relationship going forward. Apologies are a challenging but essential aspect of human relationships, whether with family members or business associates… Thanks, Ada!
I really appreciate what you spoke about in this video, Ada. And the timing for me was perfect. I just finished writing an apology email to someone in a networking group I belong to and attended this morning. I was speaking, and he was typing on his cell phone. I stopped what I was saying to the group and essentially chastised him for using his phone. Later, after I finished speaking, I apologized to him for singling him out the way I did, and said I hope he’s not too upset. Unfortunately, he was very upset, so much so that he said he was leaving the meeting- which he then did. There is a back story with me and this guy, but in my email apology I covered the points you emphasized in your video, and expressed the hope that this unfortunate situation could lead to a conversation between us that could create a better relationship going forward. Apologies are a challenging but essential aspect of human relationships, whether with family members or business associates… Thanks, Ada!