What would you do if you reacted in a way you’d later regret?

Question

Let’s face it; we all lose our cool sometimes. Maybe it’s a rude remark to our partner during an argument or a nasty retort that your blurt out at a coworker.
We want to know your experiences and advice on what to do after it happens.
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Answer 1

I'd be honest and say no matter how it hurt, ive not reacted appropriately many times, in fact not reacting at all-- when i should have! Do not be blind to what is needed, for i thought just being quiet sometimes was good enough, but in fact was feeding the hurts of others. Open ur eyes and ur heart, feel what others are feeling, and do the golden rule as best u can. Then u wont regret the hurts u'l experience later when u didnt apologize or correct the mistake soon after. Oh, if the stiff necked reader would listen, take heed, for it is no joke. Thats what i can tell.

Answer 2

Though I feel like I was hurt alot and my reaction was ultimately because of the hurt that person caused me



I thought " why should anyone react in a way that is bad ?



Many people go through so much but some people can handle it better by reasoning and questioning or answering and with less reaction so reacting in a way that is bad is not always necessary u see (thought it teaches u a lot ) "



so if u know u have reacted in a way that's bad , u can apologize as much as u can if u want that relationship back but if u think both r better off without an intimate relationship u can only be very good to that person whenever u meet or talk.



Keeping both happy and at peace.

So thats all ..hope it helps. :) tc

Answer 3

(Oh gosh. This is a situation I've been in.) I don't have a great temper, to put it mildly. It's more controlled now because past experiences include my temper getting me in these situations.



First, really understand what you've done, and why it hurt the other party. Apologize, but give the other person space if he/she is really mad. In that case, let them know that you know you were wrong, and then leave it at there. Let them know that you're there for them and that you hope he/she accepts your apology, no matter how long it takes.



If you really want to go that extra mile, give them a meaningful gift or a letter. (My friend once wrote pages of apologies that really analyzed a friendship and her regrets.)



Always remember- don't be too excessive. It can drive the person away even more.

Answer 4

apologize but beg for forgiveness and hope they have a heart and an understanding attitude to forgive . Sometimes people dont accept apologies tho, so what do you do then? Also sometimes people act as if they deserve an apology when they started the whole ordeal in the first place. I'm in that position right now. I want to make up with my 2 old friends but I dont see it happening. It's like their mind is made up and there is no going back. Sad really, but short of apologizing for something i didnt start , which I have , it seems its a lost cause. Maybe someday they can see it wasn't just me - it takes two to tango and I also feel I was tricked by them as well. So....I guess just live and let live.

Answer 5

I don't think it would be wrong to state that none of us gets through this life without experiencing one form of regret or another, and truly most of these regrets happen because we did not have the wisdom to just respond, instead of reacting.



The heart, mind and soul must enter into the realm where we actually feel more than remorse... sorrow can be a wonderful teacher which calls all students to appear. Having the kind of sorrow that indeed causes us to examine all thoughts, all ideals that we thought we cherished, or held special meaning for us, until in recognition we learn that ideals don't matter much if we end up regretting our deeds and words spoken in anger or haste.



So a retreat might be heedfully taken, a going forth to that dwelling place where inner rest is found, a sanctuary with bridging angels who gather us to newness.. as Creations come to life thar' as new dawns appear in our skies, our hearths raised with light, seen, perceived warming for us with many a star-bright to reflect upon...so a new *Shine on* ignites us, with better sense until loving-nests are formed within; warming effects & affections... as Love is honed in us with that tempered steel tuning forks forged within until we resonate with purifying languages our spirits h ear t..

If, we can't be it, if we can't imagine it... then, first thing to (i) do is reflect on my reactions, and it's kinda instant understanding... if I did wrong, then I know it. With further reflection, I am taken to the place of asking forgiveness, forgiving myself as well for my immature reactions... asking others to forgive me for putting them through my inconsistency if need be. If someone has wounded me, and I couldn't handle the pain or rejection, then perhaps a disclosure of what led up to those reactions would free us both from the event of it. Some regret is a good thing, an over abundant amount is critical, meaning we have tons of work ahead to commit ourselves to.



Also have you ever noticed that it is almost as if, you were called into someone's life (~ or them to ours) for a special reason, and things were shaken up? Gotta give those times some deep deliberation, as well... another quest for another day! Let's just say, we can be used to help *Awaken* others as well, and in the wilds of this, even though pain becomes known to us, people have their hearts and minds opened to new ideals, themes, life giving seasonings.



It's as though, we were meant to help another, even *if* at cost to y(ourself)! Can we say; certain sensations of regretful ness are clarifying? Aches or ashes, all depends upon how we view these matters in life; and we see these as either stepping stones, or stumbling blocks .... The t*rue – bles.* (blessed, blues) come with troubles (gleaming rubies, gemstones) ~ no doubting for we all are called in at times for the benefit of others and them us ... and the bell chimes continue to ring on… We're walking in valleys where thorns and thistle grow, pricking all that we are, and each wound somehow gathers us into new knowledge of self care and other care... blessings and sweet exchanges, can O cure in us... inner peace consoles as wisdom forms us, surrounds us, when the two become one, a child is born unto us!

Answer 6

This is not as straightforward as it may appear. Sure it's totally right to apologise if we have done something wrong no matter how difficult that may be. But what if your uncool reaction was just what the other person was seeking? What if they smirked and goaded and kept on goading and goading and saying horrible hurtful things even though you asked them to stop before you finally lost your cool and retorted with some hurtful albeit truthful remark in exchange? What then? How do you apologise and regain the dignity you lost, which they wanted you to lose? And what if they are demanding an apology to further their own cause? In these circumstances an apology would need to be carefully worded but even that could cause further offence.

Answer 7

There is no IF here. With to possible exception of psychopaths, EVERYONE acts in a why they later regret on a regular basis. How they react, and how they SHOULD react depends on the details of what happened. Asking the question in the form asked here is like asking the best way to get to work, without saying anything about where the person lives, where they work, or what types of transportation are available.

Answer 8

Of course, you have to start by apologizing. Express the fact that you were thinking irrationally, and that you feel bad for what you said and that you hadn't meant it at all. Expressing regret for something mean or hurtful you said is the best way to gain forgiveness, but only if you are sincere about it. You can offer a small gift, like a coffee or a cup of tea, and hope that you can be forgiven.

Answer 9

First and foremost, why is this in the "fish" section? Lol



Anyways, now to answer your question.



First things first I would apologize. Not just go though the motions with it, but really mean it from the heart and be sincere. as much as I dislike opening up I dislike the fact I acted like an ******, and the fact that I dislike opening up makes it that much special.



Sincerely reassure them you won't do it again.



The sufferer will probably think you'll do it again if a similar situation arises, and it could impare their reaction to your initial apology.



And now to put the icing on the cake, get them something you know is meaningful to them.



You don't have to get him/her a giant box of chocolate or a new gold chain but you want to get them something that lets them know you pay attention to them, and care. (For example, my gf collects quarters of all 50 states and I got her one she was missing)



expect a big hug and kiss if I were you by this point. Good luck :)

Answer 10

If the damage has already been done, there is not much you can do aside from giving a sincere apology as soon as possible and making sure the person you said the hurtful words to knows that it was a mistake.

I try to avoid these situations altogether by taking a deep breath and counting to 10 when I feel overwhelmed. It is much easier to prevent saying something hurtful to a friend or colleague than it is to repair the relationship with that person after saying it.

Answer 11

I'd apologize.

It's like when I get too mad I have a habit of saying the most harshest hurtfulest things that come to my mind, but about 30 minutes later I feel really guilty because I'd rather be nice than rude. So I apologize and I try to make up for it.

Answer 12

I live with it. I won't regret how I reacted when I am right. I did get upset all the time when I regret after every time I did something I could've done better I still do but in the end I feel like it was not my fault I react on they way I did it was how I got whatever it is and dealt with the best way my mind did. I will get regret only when it goes too far not like I ever will.

Answer 13

Apologize

Answer 14

I would do nothing to regret later. Some times, it happens that you do something right but later on hindsight you feel that what you did was wrong. Then you regret. Personally, I also do things correctly. May be later I feel that my decision was wrong. Even then I don't regret. You act as you feel at a point of time. No need to regret even if that was wrong. .

Answer 15

Apologize

Answer 16

Apologize

Answer 17

Well once the present has past it is practically gone so I focus on moving on in the future taking the past mistakes into consideration. I also take responsibility, like if I messed up on a test I just say what I did wrong was what I should have known, but it all depended on how I studied so I'm going to let it go and start again on my next. Somethings in life you should let go and get yourself to restart. If a friend doesn't like you because something you have done, take responsibility apologize and move on.

Answer 18

Apologize

Answer 19

Whenever I am rude to someone it is because that person has first provoked me by either being rude to me or starting a fight. I do not apologize.I just move on and let them learn that if they start crap, then they will get fire. If i apologize, then that would be a sign of weakness. Apologizing is a big no. In those rare instances where I do clash with someone close to me like a family member, then I would just apologize, but only if that person is also remorseful.

Answer 20

I would apologize to the person who I mistreated, and I would think of how I could have reacted differently given that same situation and how I could have avoided getting into that situation in the first place. Nobody is perfect. We will do things that we later regret, but the important part is what we do going forward.

Answer 21

I think it does if you feel like you have to do that all the time. I had a friend who was just so insecure that almost everytime we met someone knew, he asked “I dunno, was I ____?” It was annoying. (Granted, he did have depression issues… as I mention in my own comment, I think its something to watch out for if you know you have imbalances) But if you did something that made you think “Wait, wow did I say that? That was kind of rude/didn’t mean to do that…” then I think people appreciate that you care. Also, even if the person says “No, its no problem” <– that doesn't mean that there WASN'T a problem. It could mean that they are glad you apologized and since you did the right thing by apologizing, they want to take the pressure off of you.



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Answer 22

I would talk to the person and apologize.Not a quick apology.A sincere apology..I would try to reason with them.Maybe get them a present if you feel like you did something really bad.In life we always meet people that we never click with and can not relate to.We might still regret our action towards these people.The only solution is to avoid these people and if we are forced to come in contact with these people we should try our best to remain civil at all times.

Answer 23

Apologize

Answer 24

Apologize

Answer 25

Apologize multiple times and then buy them a gift as an apology with a card expressing how sorry I am. Then, I would hope for the best because I know that I have done all I can to fix what I have done. I have done this many of times. If I do not, I have nightmares about what I did for months.

Answer 26

Apologize

Answer 27

This has happened to everyone before, there is no human being that has walked this earth that can say otherwise. The important thing is knowing when you've made a mistake and being humble enough to admit it. Even if, the reason you're upset/angry is warranted, that doesn't excuse the behavior..We all need to be nicer to each other..

Answer 28

U mean kicking, screaming in a shopping cart, and crying and shaking your head " no" back, forth and having tears coming down your cheek, sniffling. Or screaming and telling people " I want my Mommy", and pointing at the person while you're holding your demo tray.



I'm really not a reactive person. I'm usually quiet, not reactive. I don't cry or make a scene. But I guess everyone is different. I'm more " tough", and I keep my " cool". " Shakes Head". I'm not a reactive person, I'm observant. I'm usually the one that people run to when they're angry, upset/ crying.



I usually give my honest opinion, and tell them the truth or I'm just quiet, and let them vent. It's extremely hard to make me go " nuts". You can make me fat but.. you can't make me loose my cool. I'm tough, and I have a strong ego, and strong emotions. I have happy feelings, and I'm giggly and happy. I'm barely never angry, and I'm unemotional. I never.. cry. I only cry when I'm on my period, that's it.



I'm not the jealous type. It's very hard to make me jealous. I do however get annoyed, and moody. But I easily get over things, and I move on with life. I'm not weak- willed.

Answer 29

I've lost my cool a few times, but never felt regret afterwards.

If I just lose it, and know I'll regret it I've always just held my anger back. When it's justified (to an extent) I'll let them know



What would I do if it did happen? Move on, deal with it (vague, but it's very situational that's why). That's life

Answer 30

Coping skills are a great resource in this way. Walking away would give each other space . Then , go back to that person 7 test the waters as to how if that friend understood that both of you were right . If your warm smile caught the attention span to maturely sit down and reveal discussing the natter until closure had been achieved

Answer 31

Wouldn't have a care in the world. No regrets. Spoken like a true homeless person who has the justification of saying or doing anything they want no matter how socially unacceptable it may be. When life deals you a bad hand you stop caring altogether.

Answer 32

Everybody loses control once to twice of few times in their life time , Sometimes is just impossible to have everything under control , life cant always be perfect! And to be realistic everyone have a tolerance limit when someone else Or situation pushes us off to the edge well is Going to get a strong reactions response , things cant be always perfect, mistakes aré part of being human And we aré not perfect. , i personally wont Feel bad at all if theres enough reason for me to blow up! Not in absolute!

Answer 33

First i'd apologize, then I would study on the situation, trying to figure out why I reacted the way I did. Once I isolate the reasons, I'd make a concerted effort to control my reactions and responses.

Answer 34

I don't think it would be wrong to state that none of us gets through this life without experiencing one form of regret or another, and truly most of these regrets happen because we did not have the wisdom to just respond, instead of reacting.



The heart, mind and soul must enter into the realm where we actually feel more than remorse... sorrow can be a wonderful teacher which calls all students to appear. Having the kind of sorrow that indeed causes us to examine all thoughts, all ideals that we thought we cherished, or held special meaning for us, until in recognition we learn that ideals don't matter much if we end up regretting our deeds and words spoken in anger or haste.



So a retreat might be taken, to a place where we can find rest, bridging angels who gather us to newness.. as Creations come to life, raising us as new dawns appear in our hearths, light to reflect upon...



If, we can't be it, if we can't imagine it... so, first thing I do is reflect on my reactions, and it's kinda instant understanding... if I did wrong, then I know it. With further reflection, I am taken to the place of asking forgiveness, forgiving myself as well for my immature reactions... asking others to forgive me for putting them through my inconsistency if need be. If someone has wounded me, and I couldn't handle the pain or rejection, then perhaps a disclosure of what led up to those reactions would free us both from the event of it. Some regret is a good thing, an over abundant amount is critical, meaning we have tons of work ahead to commit ourselves to.



Also have you ever noticed that it is almost as if, you were called into someone's life for a special reason, and things were shaken up? Gotta give those times some deep deliberation, as well... another quest for another day! Let's just say, we can be used to help *Awaken* others as well, and in the wild of this, even though pain becomes known to us, people have their hearts and minds opened to new ideals, themes, life giving seasonings.



It's as though, we were meant to help another, even at cost to yourself... can we say, certain sensations of regretful ness are clarifying. Aches or ashes, all depends upon how we view these matters in life; and we see these as either stepping stones, or stumbling blocks .... The t*rue – bles.* (blessed, blues) cam with troubles (gleaming rubies, gemstones) ~ is that we all are called in at times for the benefit of others and them us ... and the bells ring, chiming on… walking in valleys where thorns and thistle grow, pricking all that we are, somehow gathers us into self care and other care... blessings and sweet exchanges, can O cure in us... inner peace consoles as wisdom forms us, surrounds us, when the two become one, a child is born unto us!

Answer 35

I know from personal experience that when I get mad at someone for what they have said or done I usually say something that I regret or I storm off to have some space / time alone. When I have cooled off I come back to the person and apologize for what I have said and done and we talk things over.

Answer 36

It is for the weaker to regret later. I would not give a chance to plan B. To move upward, it must be the best decision you've ever had every time you do it. If it is not a hit, then I just go with it.

Answer 37

I don't regret a co worker who started 6 months ago was trying to tell me about labels on our mail I have been doing mail running a tie line and hoppers for 13 years I told her a tag was missing she said we can't,do the mail it's not the right newspaper,I said go back and feed your hopper Il take care of it well she insisted about it again and again telling me I said I have been here doing mail 13 years ,I don,t need you to tell me what to do,so she took the tags and like flung them at me,she ran to the SV he asked what happened I told him exactly what I said and I told him the same thing she is,nt going to tell me how to do mail let alone flick the tags she was lucky I did smack her one.She was also last every night no one would run my machines they took the easy jobs,my supervisor had his pets ,it was,nt fairShe never spoke to me again either I did,nt give a rats behind if she did,the mother and step Dad worked there too the Mother said she has no friends I wonder why she thought she was gonna to boss me around sorry wrong person,Don,t try to insult my intelligence when I know my job like the back of my hand

Answer 38

live and learn and dont beat yourself up try to move on from it and dont let your mistakes hold you back from your potential.also think things through the best you can so u wont keep living regrets look at everything in different angles and if you find your self over analyzing a situation find someone you can confine in to help you make better situations it truly helps getting others opinions they might help you see things in a new light.Not gona lie regrets suck but how else are we suppose to learn and if your anything like me you learn the hard way which can suck at times but you a have better in depth how this thing life works

Answer 39

I think you shoud apologise if you are wrong....but damn, you can't let people walk all over you and treat you bad. Those were the times that I lost my cool...after months, if not years...of putting up with abuse, sabotage, lies and maltreatment by people. Those kinds of people dont want you to apologise, and do not deserve an apology...and would not accept it even if you did apologise when they were in the wrong. Those people don't stop until you confront them and hash it out...but when you are wrong, then you are wrong and should make an honest attempt to apologise and handle things better.

Answer 40

Since the Yahoo Team wants opinion my is of a complete different nature. usually when I scream someone just did something nasty. Here people terrorize others and you can't apologize for what they did or you paying for their mistakes. Their bull-headed antagonist for the pleasure of destroying and damaging other peoples live. True sadism and terrorism. I am sorry but your question is irrelevant in this town.

Answer 41

Nothing. If I said something hurtful, I said it for reason and have no intention on regretting it. I'm the kind of person who normally bottles up his anger inside. When I let it out, it's intentional and meant to do emotional harm.

Answer 42

There's nothing you can do to change the past. If something is done that you later regret, all you can do is try to fix what you did, and strive to change the way in which you act so it doesn't happen again.

Answer 43

I would apologize and hope for forgiveness. We are all imperfect humans and once in a while we all do or say things that we regret. And if someone acts in such a way against me, I hope that I will be mature enough to forgive them.

Answer 44

Regret is one of the worst feelings a human can feel. Thats why its better to make sure that'll never do something i'll later regret and i think about what to do twice. If i ever do something i'll regret then i make sure to correct my mistake.

Answer 45

Being impatient at times is hard when a person doesn't pull their load or try as hard as possible to move forward in life. This calls for apologizes in the past........I'm from the old school of good work ethics, and working through problems it is hard watching loved one's not even try......Now after years of assisting them to learn and they still preferring to not be on top of life's issues I just pray now.......Usually can't teach an old horse new tricks........old saying..........smiles

Answer 46

Apologize

Answer 47

What would I do if I reacted in a way I'd regret?



I would regret it. That's what I would do.

Answer 48

Apologize, look into the mirror and ask yourself what happened for your reaction to be . Also I have learned we all have trigger words that set off these types of reaction. The words can make us angry, or the word can mean a untruth about something. we have to deal with our own trigger words. I have found to take 3 big breaths , then explain why I feel about the word .

Answer 49

apologize sincerely and assure them it won't happen again. Look at the circumstances so you can analyze and take steps to ensure you won't say or do it again. So you can ask yourself, "How should I have reacted? What should I have said instead?" If they won't forgive then all I can add is what my former pastor says. He says when you ask God for forgiveness and you are sincere then you are forgiven.

Answer 50

Apology is not enough. Sometimes words just are not enough. I would show every day to the person I've hurt that I really am sorry and am ready to do everything to make things better.

Answer 51

First thing would be to be big enough to apologise, and mean it.

We can all loose our rag at times, and we can all make mistakes. Once you accept this reality, your well on the way to becoming a human being with probably a far greater intelligence than the rest of the rat race.

Go for it, why be content to remain to one of the grunt and grumble variety ? ?

Answer 52

Apologize in public . Oh, eating humble pie and crow is so good some times . (sarcastic alert!)

And if a family member , lover, or co-worker reframe from doing it again. The damage has been done but, sometimes trying to fixing up the mess might make worse.

"If I can turn back time." by Cher comes to mind.

Several months ago my neighbor put me on the other side of the question. It was hurtful what the neighbor said and the way he said it , even thought I was in the right (even the HOA agreed with me)over this issue. I still feel like fool for giving them food from my garden , clothing , and other stuff in the past.

I would not accept an apology since them, all members of the household has acted like jerks and give me the" silent treatment" when they see me in the common areas. This goes for another neighbor who has taken sides with them. So with that person, I just turn my back to them.

Answer 53

Apologize.

Answer 54

i will correct my mistake right away. Without wasting time. I did a big mess-up with the new woman I met. It was turning out to fail, but i quickly reversed it and set up a corrective plan. Timing is everything. There should not be any delay

Answer 55

I would first and foremost go to the person that i acted wrongly to and apologize to them no matter how stupid of a thing I did.

Then i would put a filter between what I do and what I say from that point on and be cautious

Answer 56

Nothing. I reacted in a way I regret, and I lost the person closest to me without saying goodbye. You either live with it, or sulk over it.

Answer 57

I would love to lie and say I'd apologize and make amends, but honestly... I would avoid the situation for days and mope over it, and years and years later, if it's something serious, I would never quite get over it.

Answer 58

I can totally take responsibility for my words or actions when I'm off on one of my tirades. Whether or not the other person forgives me is completely up to them, but I at least want them to know that I regret what I did and want to make amends for it.

Answer 59

Yes

Answer 60

I would apologize. That's all you can do. The damage is already done. Apologize and try to explain what made you so heated as to lose your cool and explain that you never meant to be so mean/hurtful/say those things.

Answer 61

Apologize, and at the same time realize when people react the same way, we will not get aggressive and give them the margin for being human. We all make mistakes, none of us is perfect. So yeah, apologize.

Answer 62

Apologize. Promise to do your best in the future to not say anything hurtful. All you can do is try. And before you make a hurtful remark think for a second.

Answer 63

Usually I would approach the person and say sorry face to face. I'm quite intrigued about this question because I'm waiting for my ex to apologize.

Answer 64

I seem to have no effect on people no matter what I do.

They are still going to say and do whatever no matter what I say

or do. So I don't care. I do nothing, ignore and forget it. Leave it in the past and move on. If they want to sulk and have issues with it, thats their problem not mine. Don't care. Do Nothing. Move on.

Answer 65

Yes

Answer 66

I've ruined my life this way. I just can't keep my mouth shut. I wish I knew a solution. Damage control just isn't as good as not saying anything in the first place.

Answer 67

Be the bigger person and apologize, you never know when you are going to need a shoulder to lean on, plus we all say things we don't mean in moments of rage.

Answer 68

NEVER be afraid or too proud to apologize. Everyone screws up - be strong enough, considerate enough, courageous enough to admit your error and sincerely apologize. Anyone who is willing to do that to me is easy to forgive and if someone is not willing to forgive after such an apology is offered - it then becomes THEIR problem not yours/mine. That is showing real self respect and respect for the person you love or have injured or hurt.

Answer 69

Yes I have sometimes reacted in a bad way and so said sorry for what I said or did in life to family and friend in argurment & sometimes they

Answer 70

If I truly acted in a way that was improper (not simply in a way that offended another person), I would apologize and/or do what I felt was appropriate to rectify the situation.

Answer 71

Simply apologize and ask if there is any way I can make it up to them. Hearing the words " I'm sorry" just doesn't cut it. But if you try to make amends through your actions, that's different and better.

Answer 72

Well I would apologize but also learn to control myself and make sure I don't make the same mistake again! Its human nature ykno, we get frustrated and mad but we wanna make sure we don't wanna let it out on someone...when deep down we never meant it that way!

Answer 73

I would go to my partner and admit that what I said was inappropriate and thoughtless and I would ask what I can to make it up to them. I would also want to talk about how we could step back from each other when we get to heated and take a timeout,

Answer 74

It's better to figure out what went wrong and where, and try not to make that mistake again. And apologize to the person, of course.

Answer 75

I would simply forgive like Jesus did, and remember what the Bible says at 1 Peter 4:8, we're it mentions"...love covers a multitude of sins."

Answer 76

Apologize if I could, if not I would simply just frown upon it and it'll be one of those things I randomly look back on in five years and feel like crap.

Answer 77

There must have been a reason you said what you did. Unless you were under some external influence (gun to your back, drugs, etc.) be a man about it and stick to your words. If you can't be true to yourself, the relationship aint worth it

Answer 78

since this causes me to lose sleep, I try NOT to do something that I can regret later

Answer 79

You should apologize and tell them why u lost ur cool. And try to reason with them. If they acted the same maybe after u tell them ur reason they will tell u theirs. Or maybe they won't even accept ur apology at that moment some people are like that anyway. But try to reason with them.

Answer 80

Apologize to him/her, then make up for it with some food. It's not that big of a deal since he/she probably made some nasty comments too.

Answer 81

Will apologize to the person I heart. If it is from the bottom of the heart the person will realise and patch up with you. Try to do few good things to the person as well and this will make you feel much better.

Answer 82

Pray

Answer 83

I'd apologize with a gift, over lunch or coffee/tea

Answer 84

I'd sit down and have a think about what I did, any potential consequences and then how I could fix them or make up for them C:

Answer 85

Apologize directly to the person you offended and say Why, or What was your mistake. To simply say 'sorry' without saying why/what, is useless and meaningless.

Answer 86

If it's something major and the other person seems affected, I apologize. Occasionally though, if it's nothing major, everyone will just forget about it, including me.

Answer 87

Apologize, and mean it. If they are still butthurt about it, it's in their court, and it's only going to eat them up. Get past it. Life is short and drama is stupid.

Answer 88

If I voted for Obama and likely regretted it later (as many, many people have), I would never vote again in my life.

Answer 89

Not be so paranoid about being wrong, accept that I make mistakes too even really huge life changing ones. I crash and burned but I learned.

Answer 90

I appologized, and was remorseful for MANY years afterwards ! Finally got divorced, after 30 years of marriage !

Answer 91

Say sorry I was wrong. Then if they won't forgive, give them some time. Then if that doesn't work, have someone who knows you both get involved and tell them how truly sorry you are.

Answer 92

Attempt a rational apology.

Answer 93

I'd apologize, and tell the person the reason why I was angry. If needed, l'd look for a solution together with that person.

Answer 94

I would say that I should be sorry but I'm really not, because I just love offending people. Totally love hating.

Answer 95

I would resort to self-introspection and promise not to repeat the same in future that might cause annoyance/grief to others for which I would have to repent later.

Answer 96

Apologize, if the scenario warrants one. And remember not to repeat the scenario again in the future.

Think before reacting.

Answer 97

Apologize, ask for forgiveness. Learn from your mistake. Become a better person.

Answer 98

Just talk it over and tell them you want to be cool with each other again...that you didn't mean to upset them. Appreciate each other, ask them how you can make up for it...try to be nice afterwards.

Answer 99

I will apologize for everything I said and done and try to make things right in anyway I can.

Answer 100

The question isn't phrased correctly. First, I'd form the question in correct English. The meaning is jumbled and not clear.

Answer 101

Be the bigger person and APOLOGIZE....admit you were the one in the wrong. And leave out the "but if you hadn't have done this and that, I wouldn't have gotten so upset"....come clean on YOUR end. Then that way your conscience can be clear.

Answer 102

Apologize and try to just calm down, work out a solution, and move on. It really depends on the problem though.

Answer 103

Never regret

Answer 104

Eat

Answer 105

as much as we all feel like we are meeting idiots, those other people are just meeting another idiot when they see us. I meet a bunch of idiots every day and it has really phased me less and less over time. Just realize that you are just like everyone else. nobody cares and they wouldn't have anyway--even if you didn't screw up.

Answer 106

I'd regret it later.

Answer 107

Id improve my behaviour and hope the other person noticed. The word 'apologise' is a word which is not enough

Answer 108

I'm pissed off that the Yahoo Answers Team doesn't seem to care enough to award best answers to their questions.

You encourage us to be involved by answering your questions, then forget about it, how about following through.

I do feel like calling you names, you are not pulling your weight in this relationship, pull your socks up team.

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Answer 109

I would most likely regret it later.

Answer 110

I would feel major regret and say sorry, or hint to the person that i didn't mean it.

Answer 111

Apoligize.

Answer 112

Apologize and use the feeling of "regret" to never do it again. If you hurt someone, you hurt yourself. Use it as a lesson to not do it again.

Answer 113

I don't at all ! He lead me on, and he denies it...even though he was acting all weird around me ALL THE TIME. At times i do, but then he went and turned everyone against me, so no I don't

Answer 114

Stop doing it, I'm sure you can with a little bit of concentrated effort.

Answer 115

I'm not going to lie..

I would go to the local Pub to forget about life for a while..

Answer 116

I would try to figure out what caused me to react that way and adjust it accordingly

Answer 117

In most cases, apologize, explain the situation, and try to move on.

With my brother and sister in law, screw them, it is best that we part ways anyway.

Answer 118

Apologize to those hurt by your actions and ask for forgiveness. Try to set things right.

Answer 119

Definitely I will regret.

Answer 120

Apologize and face the consequences of my actions. I did that this week and am very embarrassed for how I behaved.

Answer 121

I might reacts cool depends on what a job gets

Answer 122

I'm not a child. I know how to apologize.

Answer 123

Apologize to someone you think you offended. Apologies go a long way sometimes.

Answer 124

Most of us have already, more than once, you just make apologies if necessary and carry on, and remember not to do it again.

Answer 125

apologize and wait for the fires to burn down. time heals all wounds. those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. if its not too bad, they will come back. and try not to be a douche again.

Answer 126

Apologise,make yourself a better person.You learn from experience after all.

Answer 127

I'd apologize and then try to not lose me temper again

Answer 128

I'd apologize, learn from it and move forward.

Answer 129

There's nothing I could do but apologize and if that doesn't work just say **** it!

Answer 130

I did this at a restaurant. I love the place but I will probably never go bAck

Answer 131

I find myself in a similar situation and I try to figure out what to do.

Answer 132

The Bible says even thieves love each other. Luke 6: 32... There are numerous slants of this told of from the disciples account of/to Je***.



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Thanks be to God though.

Answer 133

A closed mouth gathers no feet.

Answer 134

If you know you are wrong then you should apologize to that person.

That what I would do. And hope the other person will forgive me.

Answer 135

Wait for the notice ten points was being subtracted from my YA account.

Answer 136

Call up the the person and tell them how sorry you are. That is what I did when I knew for sure I was wrong.

Answer 137

Pary for forgiveness and repent and make amends with people and move on.

Answer 138

just keep it to myself and pretend like it never happened and hope no one saw so that way it would be for everyone like it never happened. Its better to keep it queit than start sharing it with everyone.

Answer 139

Apologize, apologize, apologize, and apologize if it's your partner. If it's a coworker, brush it off.... and say "Yo, I'm sorry."

Answer 140

I'd ask God to forgive me if i'm too scared to approach the affected parties.

Answer 141

Say i am so sorry and give them a gift. Smile and treat them with care.

Answer 142

You really should apologize and explain you overreacted and what you should do next time, and see how to deal with whatever you overreacted to.

Answer 143

Be open and honest, say I regretted it and apolgise.

Answer 144

Move on

Answer 145

Try and learn from my mistake because you can't undo the past

Answer 146

Apologize, make amends and promise not to do it again

Answer 147

you will assume the responsibility of what you did

if it's a good thing then celebrate, if it's a bad thing then prepare your butt for the slaps

Answer 148

i would try to cool down. I usually put an ice pack on my head.

Answer 149

I have done but once you meet the right person who understands why you act that way then you know he/she is the right one.

Answer 150

I wouldn't do that, besides, what said is said and what's done is done, you can't change it after the fact

Answer 151

I might not do anything depending upon the person involved and how much they mean to me.

Answer 152

Apologize, ask forgiveness

Answer 153

I only lost my cool when people yell at me for NO reason

Answer 154

Nothing

Answer 155

So like when can we change our avatars and usernames because I really want to

Answer 156

ADMIT DEFEAT!!! ITS ONE ON ONE TOTALLY!!! WHOEVER FEELS THE MORE GUILT AND STUPIDITY IS THE LOSER OF THE QUABBLE!!! WHICH IS EVEN MORE ANGER MAKING SOMETIMES IF YOU DONT WANT TO BACK OFF!!! WELL THEN IT JUST GOES INTO CRAZY MODE THEN DOESNT IT!!! DONT BE DANGEROUS THEN THOUGH!!! LEARN TO COOL OFF OUTSIDE OR SOMETHING!!!

Answer 157

Forget it and move on. Keep looking forward.

Answer 158

Learn from it and grow...



That's life friend.... We live, learn and move on....

Answer 159

Simple. I apologise and try to make amends.

Answer 160

I will apologize to the person I offended

Answer 161

Reacted when I got raped lol

Answer 162

pretend that it never happened or pretend that I didn't regret it

Answer 163

I learn from my bad reaction and apologize.

Answer 164

Apologize and try to make up for it (if possible).

Answer 165

apologize once, quickly, then use it as a lesson to not do it again. learn from your mistakes.

Answer 166

Apologies work best.



Then - hope the damage is repaired.

Answer 167

Apologize and move on

Answer 168

Everyone makes mistakes, it doesn't matter.

Answer 169

I regret nothing.

Answer 170

Sorry

Answer 171

Shrug it off. Why waste your time considering what could have been?

Answer 172

I apologize

Answer 173

Apologize and move on.

Answer 174

I would bang yo daddy

Answer 175

I just tell the person to go f u c k their selves or if black call them a N I G G E R

Answer 176

I would learn a lesson and move on.

Answer 177

I don't care and never will

Answer 178

you answered your own question .. you would regret it .words are like bullets once you fire them off you can not retrieve them

Answer 179

make amends -- like apologize, if apology is in order, is called for!

Answer 180

Live and learn

Answer 181

Marijuana withdraw syndrome is very real. lol that's all I will say.

Answer 182

It depends on who the other person was, and what the circumstances were, I may not do anything.

Answer 183

Regret it.

Answer 184

I would just say how sorry I was,What more could I do my friend.

Answer 185

If it was a bad rant then I would apologise.

Answer 186

No regrets!

Answer 187

apologize

Answer 188

I would still do it because my our sense comes after we do something wrong.

Answer 189

apologize

Answer 190

Nothing. Thats how you learn.

Answer 191

I will seek revenge

Answer 192

BE AS QUICK to apologise as I WAS to lose my temper.

Answer 193

I would appologize immediatly

Answer 194

yahoo you need to stop posting desperate questions.

Answer 195

first i'd feel really bad, and then sincerely apologize.

Answer 196

I would apologize to those I had offended ... if they mattered.

Answer 197

I would apologize

Answer 198

apologize

Answer 199

Forgive people and then yourself

Answer 200

Don't do it.

Answer 201

apologize

Answer 202

hate myself

Answer 203

They would do nothing. People who ever do it do it customarily.

Answer 204

I would go home and eat ramen.

Answer 205

Apologize, cuz what else?

Answer 206

apologize

Answer 207

Just try and put it behind you.

Answer 208

Be upset

Answer 209

apologize

Answer 210

If it was my fault I would apologize.

Answer 211

The damage is already done with.

Answer 212

I would say I am sorry and then we talk about it

Answer 213

dc

Answer 214

I would regret it?

Answer 215

or another chicks name during sex......and you're the chick....embarressed that I was lame in the sack

Answer 216

I would apologize.

Answer 217

I would have apologize

Answer 218

take time and calm down [my blood pressure you know], swallow my pride and apologise.

Answer 219

I have no regrets.

Answer 220

own up to it, acknowledge it, face it, and apologize for it.

Answer 221

correct yourself and promise to make it up

Answer 222

I would offer sex to make up.

Answer 223

Be God level

Answer 224

apologize that all that most be done

Answer 225

Just say sorry, you didn't mean it.

Answer 226

just live with it

Answer 227

I always apologise....I have a quick temper.....

Answer 228

I would scream

Answer 229

gotta be patient

Answer 230

implode

Answer 231

appoligze

Answer 232

never admit I was wrong!

Answer 233

can stop blaming myself.

Answer 234

I would be nice

Answer 235

silence & time would heal it

Answer 236

just apoogize

Answer 237

Masturbate my stresses away.

Answer 238

WHATD ONE IS DONE BREO

Answer 239

There is nothing you can do

Answer 240

say sorry and have make up " time "

Answer 241

cry then aplogize

Answer 242

feel ashamed maybe?

Answer 243

i'd regret it....

Answer 244

say sorry

Answer 245

say sorry

Answer 246

i would say sorry my friend.

Answer 247

SOMETIMES YOU CANT DO ANYTHING ... ESPECIALLY IF THEY PASS



TRUE STORY :/

Answer 248

regret it--------------------------- then & there & apologize before it gets out of hand.

Answer 249

say sorry!

Answer 250

no

Answer 251

cry

Answer 252

cry

Answer 253

SAY SORRY

Answer 254

Angry

Answer 255

say sorry....and mean it...