An unexpected apology
When it was
I'm going to talk about a time when my colleague apologized to me. This happened about three months ago at my workplace during a team meeting.
Who this person is
The person who apologized is a co-worker of mine named Sarah. We work in the same department, and although we have always had a professional relationship, we had a bit of a misunderstanding that led to this apology.
Why he or she apologized to you
The reason Sarah apologized was because of a mix-up with a project we were both working on. She had mistakenly assumed that I had not completed my part of the work, which led to a delay in the project timeline. During the meeting, she brought this up in front of our team, which was quite embarrassing for me. However, after the meeting, she realized that she had overlooked my email where I had sent her the completed work. She came to my desk immediately after and sincerely apologized for the oversight and for bringing it up publicly without verifying the facts.
And how you felt about it
I felt a mix of emotions when she apologized. Initially, I was a bit upset and embarrassed because I was wrongly accused in front of my colleagues. However, her genuine apology made me feel relieved and appreciated. It showed me that she valued our working relationship and was willing to admit her mistake. I respected her more for owning up to the error and making amends. It also taught me the importance of clear communication and double-checking facts before making assumptions. Overall, the apology helped to clear the air between us, and we were able to move forward positively, continuing to work effectively as a team.
An unexpected apology
When it was
I'm going to talk about a time when my colleague apologized to me. This happened about three months ago at my workplace during a team meeting.
Who this person is
The person who apologized is a co-worker of mine named Sarah. We work in the same department, and although we have always had a professional relationship, we had a bit of a misunderstanding that led to this apology.
Why he or she apologized to you
The reason Sarah apologized was because of a mix-up with a project we were both working on. She had mistakenly assumed that I had not completed my part of the work, which led to a delay in the project timeline. During the meeting, she brought this up in front of our team, which was quite embarrassing for me. However, after the meeting, she realized that she had overlooked my email where I had sent her the completed work. She came to my desk immediately after and sincerely apologized for the oversight and for bringing it up publicly without verifying the facts.
And how you felt about it
I felt a mix of emotions when she apologized. Initially, I was a bit upset and embarrassed because I was wrongly accused in front of my colleagues. However, her genuine apology made me feel relieved and appreciated. It showed me that she valued our working relationship and was willing to admit her mistake. I respected her more for owning up to the error and making amends. It also taught me the importance of clear communication and double-checking facts before making assumptions. Overall, the apology helped to clear the air between us, and we were able to move forward positively, continuing to work effectively as a team.