How to Write an Apology Note to a Friend

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Think about what you did and to whom you did it.

   There are many different ways to apologize.
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   Step 2: When you've decided that this person is truly angry with you

   Why are you angry at them? (make sure to know this specifically). , So get ready to start writing! , (See 'tips' to help you decide.)Sometimes If They let you know over text or a social networking site it is best to apologise but then wait and maybe see them until you tell the full story. , Get your computer, or a pen, and some notebook or printer paper. (see below to help you decide what pen to use.) , Sometimes, it is easier to just get to the point and apologize before you write "Dear ___." Leaving 2 spaces gives you room to do that after you have written your letter. , Tell them why you did what you did, but don't put too much blame on them.
   
   Apologize to them, and let them know that you regret it.
   
   Let Your Friends know you'll do anything to make amends but don't seem too eager. , Don't get too offensive or mean, but say something like 'It really hurt my feelings when you did/said ...'
   
   You can say something like 'They say that the threads of friendship can never break, and I think that's true,' if you want.
   
   Mainly, just write that you hope they accept your apology and that you hope you can work things out.
   
   Write sorry again, then sign off by simply saying 'Your Friend (Hopefully), ...' or something like that. ,
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   Step 3: think about how you feel; are you also angry at them?

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   Step 4: People say that writing a note is a bad idea

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   Step 5: but some people find that when they are very angry talking to them face to face is nearly impossible

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   Step 6: because they will interrupt you

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   Step 7: try to intimidate you

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   Step 8: or get you mad all over again.

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   Step 9: Decide whether you want to hand write it or type it up.

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    Step 10: Once you've decided

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    Step 11: get your stuff together.

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    Step 12: Start two spaces from the top of the page

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    Step 13: or two lines from the first line on paper.

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    Step 14: Start of by writing something along the lines of 'I know you're really angry at me

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    Step 15: but I just want to explain what happened.'

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    Step 16: Start writing down what they did that made you mad.

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    Step 17: Finish up by writing about friendship.

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    Step 18: Fold it up (not too small) and write the person's name on the front.

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