Why YSK: These email tips are helpful for people who struggle with boundaries and want to communicate more assertively.

  • mars@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    I think it goes the other way too. For people that tend to apologize too much, even when it’s not their fault, mixing in a “thanks for your patience” is a good way to balance it out a bit.

    • theneverfox
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      1 year ago

      I’m torn. I feel like admitting guilt and owning up to your failures is a virtue, but I’m not sure the rest of the world agrees with me

      Neurotypical enough to read body language, neurodivergent enough to never understand why

      • almar_quigley@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I’m with you. Just being honest about a failure is fine. Doesn’t have to be a dramatic apology, just an acknowledgment with a bit of regret perhaps.

    • almar_quigley@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      That makes sense. I think that’s a different issue than I was thinking. Ultimately if it’s a sincere comment I think that’s the most important thing.