Jul 2014

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AEE 149: Practical Alternative Phrases f...

Lindsay Mcmahon And Michelle Kaplan

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Yesterday we asked the question, “should you apologize?” and we asked if you are apologizing and saying sorry too much.

Today we want to give you more ways to say “sorry” if you decide that you are in the right place and the right situation to offer an apology.

You’ll see a comparison of 3 typical ways to apologize and 3 creative, new ways to apologize.

Come back to our site to see the phrases written out.

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