Admitting You Were Wrong

Andy54Hawken · Apr 9, 2025

All the time...
I only open my mouth to exchange feet...LOL...

Okay...really,....I do so whenever I need to...It ain't no big thing with me...since its just what you are supposed to do..and it was what I was taught.
What others do....or don't do , as in this case...is on them
Andy

kmk1012 · Apr 9, 2025

I'm so good at being wrong that my wife remembers things that I've done wrong that haven't even happened yet!!!!

Member 45541 · Apr 9, 2025

kmk1012 said:
I'm so good at being wrong that my wife remembers things that I've done wrong that haven't even happened yet!!!!

I'd like to talk to her about the upcoming lottery drawing please!

OrPackrat · Apr 9, 2025

If I'm wrong, tell me so I can learn.

If I'm in the wrong, then I can admit that, I may not like it, but that's the way it is...

awags_86 · Apr 9, 2025

I screw something up almost daily. Big or small. I always try to own it. It's hard at times to admit you're wrong.

Good reminder! Be A Pro!

orygun · Apr 9, 2025

1775usmc said:
Like an hour ago….

Taking responsibility for my mistakes or shortcomings whether at work, personal relationships or in my marriage is key to the foundation of being a quality human being and an adult. Less work to cover up or "defend."

Nobody is perfect. Yet so many walk around and pretend to be.

Absolutely. I learned a long time ago that it's a lot easier to admit a mistake and either learn and move on, or instantly work to correct it, depending on the situation.

Capn Jack said:
I let my ego get in the way one one time and it cost the company a lot of money and down time.

Ego is one thing, Mistakes are human.

Boy, Howdy! Ain't that the truth?
I'm so friggin glad I left (most of) my ego on the roadside a long time ago! Costly in so many ways.

L84Cabo · Apr 9, 2025

Tlock said:
I'm married so I'm wrong every day! I wake up apologizing!

If a man speaks...and there's no woman around to hear him...is he still wrong? :s0092:

Xmark1 · Apr 10, 2025

"Do not correct a fool or he will hate you.
Correct a wise man and he will appreciate you".

-Bruce Lee

Provincial · Apr 10, 2025

During my career in aviation, we were just thankful for still being around to apologize for having been wrong.

Koda · Apr 10, 2025

What is the truth and how do you know you have it?

jayR · Apr 10, 2025

affirmative defense

Aero Denezol · Apr 10, 2025

Tlock said:
I'm married so I'm wrong every day! I wake up apologizing!

Alexx1401 said:
Been married for 30 years now. Admit it all the time

^^this

I will readily admit if I'm wrong about everyday things, like dates, times, names, numbers, places, etc. I will not admit I'm "wrong" when the jury is still out. And this is especially true of my core beliefs and values.

...If you proceed with caution you shouldn't have to apologize very often. Some people's default is to argue every single damn thing. No matter how stupid or inconsequential.

FourTeeFive · Apr 10, 2025

Started seeing this more and more with employees in the mid 90s. So many people won't accept blame or listen to constructive criticism; their initial reaction is to blame others or come up with excuses. I don't understand it. I just say "sorry, my mistake" and get on with life.

crstrode · Apr 10, 2025

unionguy said:
Adults used to be able to admit when they were wrong. When they'd made a mistake. Now? It seems to be a rare trait.

When was the last time you admitted you were wrong? Is it a big deal to you?

This came up because I was apologizing to a friend of mine recently and he profusely thanked me for it and said, "No one does that anymore!"

The vast majority of people are not adults. However, there are millions of children that have exceeded their "use by" date.