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How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language”, that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:
Apology Language 1: “I am sorry.”
List the hurtful effects of your action. Not “I am sorry if …”, but “I am sorry that…”. You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized.
Apology Language 2:“I was wrong.”
Name your mistake and accept fault. Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am wrong”, but the latter carries more weight.
Apology Language 3: “What can I do to make it right?”
How are you now? How shall I make amends(弥补) to you? How can I restore your confidence that I love you— even though I was so hurtful to you?
Apology Language 4: “I’ll try not to do that again.”
Engage in problem-solving. Don’t make excuses for yourself such as, “Well, my day was just so…” Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again.
Apology Language 5: “Will you please forgive me?”
Be patient in seeking forgiveness. They may need some time or greater clarification(澄清) of your input from Apology Languages 1-4.
Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch(橄榄枝) of peace.
【小题1】The passage mainly talks about A．5 tips for apologies that workB．5 ways of refusing apologiesC．the function of apology languagesD．the importance of apology languages【小题2】According to Paragraph 1, your apology may be refused mainly because A．your listeners can’t understand your dialect.B．your listeners can’t hear what you said clearly.C．your apology is not sincere.D．your apology is not expressed well enough.【小题3】When offering an apology, which of the following does the author prefer?A．“You are right”B．“I am sorry if …”C．“I was wrong.”D．“Well, my day was just so…”【小题4】In the last paragraph, the author tells us even if your apology may not be accepted, at least .A．It’s your fault any moreB．your mind will be at peaceC．your friend will make peace with you.D．your apology is true to your heartA
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解析：本文是关于5中道歉的建议使用方式。并详细解释了每一种道歉方法的内在含义和具体的作用。
【小题1】A 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language”, that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:可知本文是关于5中道歉的建议使用方式。故A正确。
【小题2】D 细节题。根据第一段It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language”, that was foreign to your listener.可知也许是因为你的道歉的方式不正确，导致别人不能接受。故D正确，
【小题3】C 推理题。根据Name your mistake and accept fault. Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am wrong”, but the latter carries more weight.说明“ I am wrong”道歉的语气最重，自然也就效果最好，也是作者所推荐的道歉方法。故C正确。
【小题4】D 细节题。根据文章最后一段 Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch(橄榄枝) of peace.可知即使你的道歉没有被对方接受，但是你的内心获得了宁静和平衡，毕竟你做出了努力。故D正确。