{"id":293,"date":"2014-07-20T12:30:29","date_gmt":"2014-07-20T16:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.212.39.223\/?p=293"},"modified":"2014-07-29T22:24:21","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T02:24:21","slug":"stop-saying-sorry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barbettespitler.com\/?p=293","title":{"rendered":"Stop Saying Sorry ??"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pantene Sorry\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

(Click the words above to see the commercial)<\/p>\n

Pantene\u2019s new TV commercial tells us to \u201cstop being sorry!\u201d\u00a0 Their message is that we say \u201csorry\u201d\u00a0 too often and it\u2019s become useless verbiage.\u00a0 They tell us to \u201cBe Strong and Shine\u201d. Indicating that we are weak when we say \u201csorry\u201d.<\/p>\n

Overused and meaningless? Is it?\u00a0 I was disappointed when I saw the commercial.\u00a0 In a society where we are already divided by race and religion (one only has to observe people for a short time to know this remains true), now we are suggesting common courtesy is overrated?\u00a0 I think NOT!<\/p>\n

Since I first saw the commercial, I have been paying closer attention to my use of \u201csorry\u201d and I\u2019ve been more watchful of how others use it too.\u00a0 What an interesting study and so far I\u2019m pleased to report the results have been perfectly positive.<\/p>\n

While on a crowded dance floor, I heard many renditions of \u201csorry\u201d as dancers bumped others.\u00a0 Even with a language barrier, there is no mistaking the acknowledgement of \u201cooops I didn\u2019t mean to bump you\u201d.\u00a0 There were smiles of acknowledgement and acceptance and returns of the apology.\u00a0 In the airport, I again witnessed multiple uses of \u201csorry\u201d as luggage trailed in the wake of travelers and often got in the way of others.\u00a0 And when carry on bags bump passengers already seated, the acknowledgement of that bump is greatly appreciated.\u00a0 I could go on and on.\u00a0 The words, \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d, can be used to mean so much more than just \u201coops\u201d too. \u00a0 A malpractice attorney once told me that so many medical malpractice lawsuits could be resolved or avoided initially if there had just been an apology! \u00a0And then there is the driving experience! \u00a0How many ways can we say “sorry “to other drivers while in a moving vehicle with windows closed. \u00a0Many times a simple head nod acknowledges and resolves.<\/p>\n

It is in our recognition of others as human beings that we acknowledge their existence and their place to BE.\u00a0 Apologies let the receiver know they matter\u2026they have value! When we say we are sorry, we are stronger than ever.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because it means we have let down our defenses, reduced our offenses,\u00a0 and chose to recognize and acknowledge another.\u00a0 The choice to honor and recognize another is from strength.\u00a0 So yes, be strong and shine.\u00a0 But stop saying sorry?\u00a0 NEVER!!<\/p>\n

How do you say, “I’m sorry!”<\/p>\n

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