What do you do when you accidentally hurt your friend?
What do you do when you accidentally hurt your friend?
I Hurt My Friends’ Feelings. What Should I Do?
- Use the power of a sincere apology. Apologies can go a long way toward healing hurt or angry feelings.
- The important thing about an apology is sincerity.
- Another element of a sincere apology is the intention to change.
- Apologizing in person is best.
- Forgive yourself, too.
What to say to a friend who you hurt?
Say you’re sorry. Say, “I’m really sorry that I did that.” Or, “I’m really sorry that I…” Make it clear that you are sorry about something that you’ve done to hurt your friend. This may be the hardest task, so take a deep breath, make eye contact with your friend, and say that you are really sorry.
What happens if a friend makes an insensitive comment?
Insensitive remarks can be hurtful and harmful, especially if they come from close friends. You may struggle to deal with insensitive remarks from friends, especially if you are feeling offended or upset by their comments. Their remarks may pass judgement on people based on their race, religion, or class.
Why do people make insensitive remarks about history?
Often, insensitive remarks come from ignorance and a lack of knowledge about history or current events. Offer more information about why a remark may be insensitive to friends who are interested, especially if the discussion is going well and they seem to be listening to what you have to say.
How do you deal with a friend who says offensive things?
Confronting Friends Who Say Insensitive Things Talk to friends in person. Respond to the comment, not to the person. Explain how the remarks make you feel. Offer to educate and share knowledge. Be prepared to agree to disagree.
Should you comment on a friend’s remarks on Facebook?
Commenting on a friend’s remarks on a public forum, such as Facebook, can lead to more conflict and may make it difficult for you to get your points across in a helpful way. Responding in a comment on someone’s post, for instance, makes the conversation public and other people may become involved in the conversation as well.