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Help with late apology?

Asked by nikayamo (406points) January 21st, 2010

Today during Gym class, we played speed ball, and at one point during the game, I hit a girl in the back of the head while trying to get the ball (I’m a boy, by the way). She ended up sittin out the rest of the period, with an ice pack, and wouldn’t let me apologize, because she was very angry. It was our last period, and I had to catch a bus, so I didn’t have a chance to wait after and apologize. Also, I will not be able to get another chance until Monday. I feel awful about this, what should I do?

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Austinlad's avatar

You could get an “Sorry” card at the Hallmark store. They make really cute ones for odd kinds of apologies. Mail it (don’t email). And I would suggest writing or printing something inside in your own hand. In the card you might include a “coupon” good for a free lunch or movie or something else fun. If she doesn’t respond to something thoughtful like that, just give her time to get over it.

Austinlad's avatar

And by the way, good for you to try so hard to apologize.

Likeradar's avatar

You sound nice. :) She should hopefully get over it soon. Things happen.

Does she have an email address or FB where you could send her a note telling her how bad you feel? Make sure even if you tell her over the interwebs, also mention it in person on Monday. Just ask in person how her head is and reiterate that it was an accident and you felt and.

nikayamo's avatar

I believe she has an email, but I don’t personally know it, nor know anybody that does know it. I have no other way of reaching her, besides hopefully passing her in the hall sometime tomorrow.

Likeradar's avatar

@nikayamo Just say you’re sorry whenever you see her then. Almost everyone has gotten hit or something by someone in PE in high school. She’ll get over it.

marinelife's avatar

If you have a way to get her phone number, I would call her and apologize. Or if you know where she lives, take flowers over and tell her you did not mean for it to happen, and you are very sorry.

If you can’t do anything until Monday, then I would still take her flowers.

liliesndaisies's avatar

She was angry and would get over it once the pain is gone. Facebook connection, phone number would be th good.
When she is over it, she’d realize you are a nice guy.:)

liliesndaisies's avatar

Or flowers make everything look prettier ;)

njnyjobs's avatar

Personally, I would skip out on the flower offering, and the phone call or even FB connection. Instead, apologize the first chance you get when you see her . . . don’t let it bother you over the weekend, The game was what it was, it was an accident. IT wasn’t kie you intentionally hit her. Besides, for all you know, she may be in or about her monthlies, and it is affecting her mood.

Likeradar's avatar

@nikayamo GA aside from blaming her period for being upset. Girls have feelings all month long.

lilikoi's avatar

I’m inferring that it was an accident. I wouldn’t be upset at you if you hit me by accident; I’d probably make a joke. If it was on purpose, on the other hand, you’d better watch the back of your head in gym class. I’d just wait until the next class and when you see her, apologize. Don’t stress out so much about it! She will get over it.

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