Keep an even, calm temperament when you apologize. If you're loud, overly energetic, full of excuses or too apologetic, you might make matters worse. Be direct. Tell the person you're apologizing to why you are apologizing. Say, for example, "I realize that I was a bit overbearing with...
how you tell them is going to influence how they view the situation and how they feel about it. Don't distort the truth to avoid trouble, or justify the behavior that earned detention and don't blame others. Those tactics will make the situation worse. Instead, tell your parents honestly ...
Write a follow-up letter if you haven't received a response in more than two weeks or so. Make sure to give enough time for the teacher to respond. In some cases it could be a week but in others it can be more. It also depends on the importance of the matter. Include a copy of...
Write a follow-up letter if you haven't received a response in more than two weeks or so. Make sure to give enough time for the teacher to respond. In some cases it could be a week but in others it can be more. It also depends on the importance of the matter. Include a copy of...