Well friends,
I ate a big piece of humble pie today. Do you understand what this means?
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/eat+humble+pie for those who don't.
Have you ever had a situation where you were forced to admit you were wrong about something and it was a little painful?
In my case it was different though. I just had a preconcieved idea about myself and someone set me straight. It was hard to hear. Humbling...so I ate the pie.
Yes @Will Forster, that's exactly what it was! And I will take your advice.
a reality check! it's good to have one from time to time, so just smile and move on =)
Thanks for all your posts, I appreciate them a lot. Thankfully I didn't do something wrong in my situation--this time--where I needed to apologize. (Although I definitely have before, and I have apologized and admitted my wrongs even though it was humbling and hard.) I just had a vain idea about myself and someone made a point to contradict what I thought of myself.
I know, I know, you are all going to say it doesn't matter what other people think, especially people you don't know, and you are all right, but it was still a very humbling moment.
Thanks again for the posts. I will admit my wrongs, try to get past my insecurities and vanities and move forward towards a happier life!
It is absolutely a unhappy experience for you . I think that man who pushed you to eat the humble pie must learn more . Sometimes , to overlook someone's weakness or error can be wise and sensible . If I want to go ahead with that guy , I will close my eyes to someone's fault. It would be nice to have opportunity to let him step down in silence . Later on , you may remind this person to rethink if it is feasible or tactful .
Look to the opposite side ,I think Javier is right to apologize instantly if you are really wrong . Do not hate to say "sorry , i am wrong" . One of my female colleagues never say sorry even compelling evidence ahead and it makes us disturbed and upset. No one wants to tell this girl anything which can improve her work any more.
I have had situations like that and they are really painful only if you give them too much importance. If you accept you can be wrong in a natural way, rest of the people will consider you a person who learn from your mistakes. First thing we have to do is to learn how to apologize, and starting from that, everything is easier. I don't care to apologize and thanks someone who correct me. " Ok, I was wrong". I can learn from my mistakes and I'll try not to make the same mistake twice.
