An American colleague of mine a long time ago remarked that in a business context he found it hilarious that all British meetings had ‘apologies’ as the first item on the agenda. It was the regular standing item - apologies for absence - the official record of who was invited but was unable to attend but he found it amusing that we were so British that we apologised for something before we had even begun.
There’s SO much unnecessary apologising for stuff that there’s nothing to be sorry for! It’s interesting to think about what your sorry requires the other party to do - to say it’s okay, to forgive, to ease your guilt. While saying thank you gives the gift of recognition and acknowledgement to the other party and requires nothing from them. But so often the thing doesn’t even need mention of a sorry or a thank you because it’s your choice, like whether you post here or not, or how long it is!
No apologies on my end. Just a similar attraction to PINK just now!! Yesterday evening while relaxing before bed I noticed an email from an ETSY yarn dyer I’d purchased from a while back ~ she had a new hand dyed pink and lavender yarn that I found so lovely I HAD to order it despite the reality that I truly do not need adding to my stash ~ but it made me so happy I went ahead and ordered it! 😂
I had a friend who, without fail apologised every time I spoke to her. I was always the one who made the phone calls, but the apologies emphasised that she had not rung. Eventually I put the ball back in her court, and that is where it stayed. I am good with that, as I want people to spend time with me because I am of value to them and they enjoy my company. However, I do like your more gracious approach of thanking people for their patience, forbearance or understanding as it indicates an appreciation and recognition for the other person’s consideration and understanding. A much nicer sentiment.
There’s SO much unnecessary apologising for stuff that there’s nothing to be sorry for! It’s interesting to think about what your sorry requires the other party to do - to say it’s okay, to forgive, to ease your guilt. While saying thank you gives the gift of recognition and acknowledgement to the other party and requires nothing from them. But so often the thing doesn’t even need mention of a sorry or a thank you because it’s your choice, like whether you post here or not, or how long it is!
Beautifully done! One cannot see too many peonies!!
No apologies on my end. Just a similar attraction to PINK just now!! Yesterday evening while relaxing before bed I noticed an email from an ETSY yarn dyer I’d purchased from a while back ~ she had a new hand dyed pink and lavender yarn that I found so lovely I HAD to order it despite the reality that I truly do not need adding to my stash ~ but it made me so happy I went ahead and ordered it! 😂
Love it
I had a friend who, without fail apologised every time I spoke to her. I was always the one who made the phone calls, but the apologies emphasised that she had not rung. Eventually I put the ball back in her court, and that is where it stayed. I am good with that, as I want people to spend time with me because I am of value to them and they enjoy my company. However, I do like your more gracious approach of thanking people for their patience, forbearance or understanding as it indicates an appreciation and recognition for the other person’s consideration and understanding. A much nicer sentiment.