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How to apologise

  • 12-07-2015 4:39pm
    #1
    Blackpanther95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭


    I've said some awful homophobic things in my life both in person and on facebook. I've come to regret saying everything bad that I said, and hurting everyone that I did. I won't explain how I realised the damage I did (unless you ask to hear it), but I wanna hear your opinions on the best way to apologise. I know its not a ctrl-z solution. I'll always have said what I did, but at least ppl will know I don't think like that anymore.
    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    Ten of Swords
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 24,422 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ten of Swords


    Just tell him/her/them that you are sorry for what you said/did. Do it in person, if possible, and mean it. The recipient(s) will either accept your apology, or not.

    Simple and sincere works best. Keep in mind that there are varying degrees of harm that can come from homophobic actions - physical, reputation, emotional, employment etc and all cause trauma and pain in different ways.

    Moderator: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender, Vegan & Vegetarian

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  • #3
    jjC123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭jjC123


    Apologise in person to anyone you know you've hurt. Something along the lines of 'I realise how wrong I was/ the hurt I caused and I'm truly, sincerely sorry for that" etc etc.
    And delete any stupid stuff you had on facebook.

    But, to be honest, the most important thing is to be kind in your actions in future. If one of your friends starts spouting hurtful things, call them out on their crap. If someone you know is going through a hard time because of their sexuality (or anything really), let them know you're there for them.

    And lastly, congrats on being grown up enough to try and fix your mistakes.


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