How to apologize when you have been rude or taken your frustration out on a friend
I'm sorry are two little words that are hard for many to say. Sometimes to apologize when you have been rude or taken your frustration out on a friend takes more than- I'm sorry. There is a lot of credit to be given to saying I'm sorry. Never underestimate the power of "I'm sorry" when you need to apologize to a friend. Usually when you have taken out your frustration on a friend, talking with the friend will help ease any tension with the situation. When something more than talking is needed, there are ways to show you know you have been rude and that you want to apologize.
The first step to take when you have been rude or taken out your frustrations on a friend is to approach the friend with sincerity. This will show outwardly in your countenance. Usually a friend is good enough to be forgiving, especially after you explain your situation or feelings from the incident. Sometimes there may be lingering feelings, but do try to be patient with your friend. Remember you were the one who took out your frustrations on your friend and the chances are, your friend had no connection to your frustrations.
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There are times when a friend you have been rude to, needs some time to not feel so hurt. When this is the case and you want to apologize after being rude. Don't hurt your friend more by ignoring his or her feelings and pushing the apology. Give the friend some time and space before you approaching him or her. Don't totally ignore the friend. Be sure to still talk to them, even if it's about the weather. This is your friend, you know them and you will know when it is right for you to apologize and get the matter put behind you both. Communication is very important to any friendship, especially the ones you want to keep.
Many times an apology to a friend needs to include an explanation. Your friend was most likely not the cause of your frustrations, and you are apologizing because you want to keep your friendship. Explain where your frustrations came from and no doubt your friend will understand. If you were frustrated with your friend and then you were rude to the same friend, you seriously need to talk to your friend. Once again communication is very important to keeping your friendship. When you talk to your friend, be open and honest and never accusing. This will let the conversation be effective and restore the friendship.
Then there will be the times when a simple I'm sorry and an explanation will not be enough. This is when you must show your friend that you want to apologize when you have been rude, or maybe took out some of your frustrations on your friend. When you need to show you are sorry, think of what it is your friend doesn't like to do, but has to do. This may be at work, home, school or anywhere. This may be a simple task, like the dishes, or providing a snack when you know your friend will hungry between classes, or even keeping the coffee fresh. Showing your friend that you apologize with actions will be remembered longer than the rudeness.
Unfortunately there are times when you will need to apologize to your friend when you have been rude or took out your frustration on your friend. Everyone has been there and done that. Remember that you do need to say I'm sorry. Also there might need to be an explanation given especially when your frustrations hurt a friend. When your rudeness needs a little more apology than an "I'm sorry" then you can do simple tasks that show you do still care about your friend and that you are sorry.
