About apologizing

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Speaking mostly to employee relationships..

What's your comfort level with it?

Does it feel like you're conceding everything?

Specializes in LTC Rehab Med/Surg.

Apologies were not made in the family I grew up in. It was a sign of weakness. Saying "I'm sorry", gave the power of forgiveness to the other person, to grant or not. You really have to be careful who you give that power to.

I, like my parents found it almost impossible until I had children. I think they're some of the first people who heard me admit I was wrong.

I apologize to them frequently.

Working relationships are different than personal ones. I have apologized to coworkers, but not often.

To me it feels a lot like groveling. It's unpleasant, but I do it when I'm wrong.

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