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Aug 2024
15m 56s

How to Handle Bad Apologies

Civility Media
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Ever received an apology that didn’t feel genuine? How do you react and what do you say? In this episode, I’m revealing 3 types of bad apologies and how you need to respond. When you use these 3 strategies to deal with bad apologies, you’ll get the accountability you deserve without making things worse. You can stand up for yourself and keep the conversat ... Show More
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