I just fucked up. I wrote down the wrong time in my schedule book and missed a meeting with someone. No real excuse other than that I fucked up. I apologized over the phone, but I feel pretty badly about it. I’ve never really done anything like this before so I’m not sure how to make up for it.
Can anyone suggest any ways I might “make up” for missing the meeting?
I’m racking my brain trying to think of something to do. She’s an older woman (retired) who was going to give me some advice. I was thinking about an apology card, or flowers, or a gift certificate, or something. Is there a good way to say “sorry I fucked up?”
Shit happens. Pretty much everyone knows this. As such, most times a sincere apology is enough. Forget the cards, flowers and such. Instead, I would suggest that you contact her again in a day or two, make a brief second apology - do not belabor the point - and schedule a second appointment.
Make sure you do not fuck up and miss the second one.
[quote]VanderLaan wrote:
Shit happens. Pretty much everyone knows this. As such, most times a sincere apology is enough. Forget the cards, flowers and such. Instead, I would suggest that you contact her again in a day or two, make a brief second apology - do not belabor the point - and schedule a second appointment.
Make sure you do not fuck up and miss the second one. [/quote]
I agree with this. You did the best thing by calling and apologizing the instant you realized your mistake. I don’t think you have anything to worry about.
[quote]VanderLaan wrote:
Shit happens. Pretty much everyone knows this. As such, most times a sincere apology is enough. Forget the cards, flowers and such. Instead, I would suggest that you contact her again in a day or two, make a brief second apology - do not belabor the point - and schedule a second appointment.
Make sure you do not fuck up and miss the second one. [/quote]
This
Also, when you schedule the second appointment, try to do so at her convenience. You can try suggesting a broad period of time, like if you know you’re not busy “early next week” or something like that, but let her set the specific time and agree to it if at all possible. Just make sure there’s no chance you miss the second meeting or show up late.
