How smart men apologize for women

The three rules of damage control for when you are caught in a lie.


The truth hurts, but not as much as being taken in a lie. "When you lie, you almost always dig a deeper hole for yourself," says Gary Seigel, PhD, author ofThe trap in the mouth: strategies, tricks and secrets to keep your foot from your mouth. Does this mean that you should always come clean? Most of the time, yes. "Very rarely, you will resurrect a lie, flight or confrontation with a client at work," says Seigel. But if you have already dug your own grave, here are three reputation savers. And if it's your wife, you plan to excuse you, hope you haveput to work to make your wedding last forever.

1
Take full responsibility

Apologize, responsibility

"If you missed a deadline, you missed a deadline. Admit it, recognize it and acknowledge the problem," says Seigel. Or if your wife asks why you are late, do not say that you were at Office If you take drinks with friends. "A piece of puzzle could be discovered later, which can result in a great mistrust." But once this mistrust is created, do not worry: you can alwaysGive the wedding to advise a shot.

2
Know your audience

Apologize, kid

It's not because excuses worked with your wife does not mean that it will work with your children, chefs or colleagues. "Men do not always think things in advance. It's important in all relations to know what is really irreparable," says Seigel. So, start with the question - at work, at least - andMake sure to ignore your career.

3
Do in person

Apologize, in person
Refuge

Unless you fight with someone abroad, it is never wise to excuse you by email. "It's impersonal and cold, and you can not see the response of the person," says Seigel. "In a live conversation, you can tell if your apologies are accepted." And if you encounter problems with IRL conversations,Consider reducing your use of your smartphone.

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