How do you start off an apology? Every apology should start with two magic words: "I'm sorry," or "I apologize." For example, you could say: "I'm sorry that I snapped at you yesterday. I feel embarrassed and ashamed by the way I acted." Your words need to be sincere and authen...
The answer is simple. You respond graciously. For a few reasons. Be polite, accept their apology, and indicate your desire to reschedule You may still want to go out with the person who canceled the date. This way you have left the door open to the possibility. If you express anger or...
Of course you know what’s needed here: to stand your ground, to query everything your professional instincts tell you to, to graciously exercise your rightful authority. (As an aside, I would suggest to newer editors, as I have done often to newer writers, that authority will not be ...
In Tokyo, cash remains the preferred method of payment, even in a city known for its modernity. Many restaurants and small shops do not accept credit cards, so it’s essential to be prepared. Before your trip, ensure your credit card is unlocked for international use, allowing you to withd...
Of course you know what’s needed here: to stand your ground, to query everything your professional instincts tell you to, to graciously exercise your rightful authority. (As an aside, I would suggest to newer editors, as I have done often to newer writers, that authority will not be ...
You know how when you’re the President of this International Women’s Club in England, and you’re asked to introduce a REAL Lord and Lady before they graciously speak to your women’s club, after giving you a private tour of their centuries old palatial family estate, named Highclere Cas...
If you look back and feel that you are honestly blameless, it is wiser to accept that the negative experience must be the fruition of a spate of negative karma – to be accepted graciously. The alternative is to keep lamenting that it is unfair – but what good does it do to you? To...
100 percent class. “So sorry you felt the need to publicly fat-shame me. Be well and God Bless. Please send my love to your beautiful wife,” she tweeted to Mohr, who later apologized for the rude comments. And once again Milano took the high road, graciously accepting h...
I’ve been hit on/asked out/propositioned while trying to work, and it makes things really uncomfortable for me AND my uninvolved colleagues who are present at the time (no matter how politely worded, or how graciously the “no” was accepted). I do not understand the biological argument...
Of course you know what’s needed here: to stand your ground, to query everything your professional instincts tell you to, to graciously exercise your rightful authority. (As an aside, I would suggest to newer editors, as I have done often to newer writers, that authority will not be ...