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[C] TED-Ed: The Best Way to Apologize

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

evasive

[ ih-'vey-siv ]

adjective

- done in order to avoid something

He was being evasive when I asked him where he was last night.

transgression

[ trans-'gresh-uhn ]

noun

- the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this

Stealing from the store is considered a serious transgression.

tangible

[ 'tan-juh-buhl ]

adjective

- real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced

Books are a tangible resource that you can use for your research.

frame

[ freym ]

verb

- to present or describe something in a particular way

It's important to frame your resume in a way that highlights your strengths and experiences.

count on someone

phrase

- to be confident that you can depend on someone

I can count on my best friend to keep my secrets.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. Apologies are primarily about getting forgiveness and moving on.

2. Defending one's actions as accidental is sufficient and should be accepted wholeheartedly.

3. Good apologies share the same elements, such as understanding, accepting responsibility, and offering repair.

4. Apologies are not about making the apologizer feel better but about seeking to understand the perspective of the wronged party.

LET'S TRY IT! - FIRST CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:06 - 01:07

  1. "Over the years, people have come up with some apologies. "

  2. "From classic non-apologies to , and flimsy corporate promises, it's all too easy to give a bad apology. "

  3. "But researchers have found that good apologies generally share certain elements and thoughtfully considering these factors can help you in a wide variety of situations. "

  4. "Your new office has free ice cream sandwiches in the , or at least that's what you thought. "

  5. "While this is obviously an embarrassing accident, and apologizing is still the right thing to do. "

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 01:59 - 03:36

You promised your friend that you'll attend her championship football match. But another friend just called to offer you an extra ticket for your favorite musician's . You know this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and you can't . Plus, you figure Marie wouldn't mind if you miss the game-she always has supporting her. But the next day, Marie tells you she was really hurt when she didn't see you in the crowd. You feel terrible for upsetting her and genuinely want to apologize. But while you regret hurting Marie, you're not actually sure if you made the wrong choice. So how can you the terrible non-apology, "I'm sorry you feel this way"? In situations like this, it can be easy to focus on your actions when you should be working to understand the other person's perspective. Consider asking Marie how you made them feel to better understand their offense. In this case, marie might explain that she was disappointed you broke your promise and she was really your support. This kind of clarity can help you recognize your wrongdoing and honestly accept how your actions . Then you can your apology around addressing her concerns, perhaps by aadmitting that it was wrong of you to break your promise, and you're sorry you weren't there for her. Clearly indicates that you know exactly how you messed up, and it can give Marie faith that you'll behave differently moving forward.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions by giving your opinion.


  1. What are some common elements that good apologies share, according to the video?

  2. Why does the speaker emphasize vulnerability involved in giving a good apology?

  3. What is the significance of making concrete offers of repair in an apology?

  4. How does the video suggest handling situations where the apologizer is unsure if their actions were wrong?

  5. What does the video emphasize about apologies in terms of seeking forgiveness?

LET'S RECAP!

Active-Listening Let-s-Recap-2

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか?3つ挙げてください。


2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか?3つ挙げてください。

evasive

[ ih-'vey-siv ]

adjective

- done in order to avoid something

He was being evasive when I asked him where he was last night.

transgression

[ trans-'gresh-uhn ]

noun

- the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this

Stealing from the store is considered a serious transgression.

tangible

[ 'tan-juh-buhl ]

adjective

- real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced

Books are a tangible resource that you can use for your research.

frame

[ freym ]

verb

- to present or describe something in a particular way

It's important to frame your resume in a way that highlights your strengths and experiences.

count on someone

phrase

- to be confident that you can depend on someone

I can count on my best friend to keep my secrets.