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Accidentally insulting someone

Maybe you sent a text or email to the wrong person that included a less than positive opinion of the person who just received it.

Don’t make up an excuse or try to backtrack; a candid conversation will lead to forgiveness much faster than a bunch of BS. Apologize only if you care. And if you don’t like someone, use the mistake to get them out of your life.

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