I'm a dialysis patient. I see a nurse three time a week. I insulted her by accident with a stupid joke (told her she was interrupting my conversation with another patient). She seemed slightly miffed.
What is a concise apology that isn't self-serving?
I was thinking: I don't talk to you much, but I admire your kindness. And the other day, I was joking when I said you were interrupting me. It wasn't funny, and I did not mean to be abusive or mean-spirited.
Is that reasonable? Or am I making thinks worse by bringing it up again?
Any advice is appreciated. This will be my only post. I'm not trolling. And I'm asking you folks because (having been in healthcare) I know nurses get the brunt of irritable patients whereas the doctors get off without the confrontation.
I'm guessing you're a pleasure to have as a patient if this is bothering you! I must admit, your thread title concerned me. Best of luck!
Funny you said that. The staff say I'm one of their favorites. Why? No clue, but possibly because I'm self-sufficient when they're busy and laid back in general. In fact, just that day, before I offended the nurse, she said: "You're so cute [addressing me]. He needs to hear that more often [addressing another nurse]."
Also I give the physicians a hard time, not the rest of the staff.
rn5730
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This is so sweet of you to apologize or want to. I agree that you really must be a pleasure to take care of. â¤ï¸