Apology – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

‘Pebbling’ is Small Acts of Caring – What better Way to Show Respect?

Jul 31, 2024

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Pebbling’ describes small acts of caring which can enhance relationships – friendships, romantic, and even workplace. Great for making amends, too, when a misunderstanding throws things off track and someone takes something personally.

When Apologies are Non-apologies

Sep 30, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Apologies are difficult so many of us make a non-apology – full of justifications, excuses and rationalizations for very unclassy, hurtful, denigrating, and often intentionally mean-for-meanness-sake behavior.

The Case of the Missing Apology

Aug 31, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Lately lots of political name-calling and finger-pointing and blaming and shaming. Folks taking things personally and retaliating by lashing out. But have you noticed apologies seem to be missing – along with stepping up and taking responsibility for often outrageous behavior.

Coaching Joe Biden on Saying “I’m Sorry” – The Art of Apologizing 101

Apr 30, 2019

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Folks struggle to apologize in a way that the other person craves to hear it. #JoeBiden has been trying to figure all of this out. Learn how to turn a non-apology into taking responsibility for words, actions (or non-actions) that have been hurtful. http://bit.ly/2DGrci5

Confessions of an Overly Responsible Personality

Jan 25, 2010

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Elayne Savage, PhD

There’s a fine line between taking responsibility and being overly responsible. This boundary confusion gets us into trouble in work and personal relationships. Discover where this comes from and what to do about it.

Category: Apology

‘Pebbling’ is Small Acts of Caring – What better Way to Show Respect?

When Apologies are Non-apologies

The Case of the Missing Apology

Coaching Joe Biden on Saying “I’m Sorry” – The Art of Apologizing 101

Confessions of an Overly Responsible Personality