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Making the apology about yourself may make someone feel like they have to reassure you that it is okay, when really criticism should be welcomed and seen as a learning experience that will help you in creating a safer space for others. Reframe your apology so that this intention is clear.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Mistakes will happen.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Be aware that some things may be taken differently by different people and what people are comfortable with is also subject to change. What matters is that, when someone raises a concern with you, you take accountability, however that looks depending on the situation, and make a conscious effort to not make the same mistake going forward.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Reflect and seek support as needed.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Carve out time for reflection on the issue and seek other colleagues, peers, or allies to walk with should you need to debrief.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Apologize without making excuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Practice accepting criticism with gratitude and avoid over-apologizing. Making the apology about yourself may make someone feel like they have to reassure you that it is okay, when really criticism should be welcomed and seen as a learning experience that will help you in creating a safer space for others. 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