How to apologize for flaking on a friend
The best flaking apology is short. Own it, propose a next step, stop. Long excuses read as covering up.
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Three ways to say it
“omg i'm so so sorry i totally flaked last night, my brain was fried from work and i didn't even reply, please don't hate me, can i make it up to you this week?”
Bailed last night — my bad. Drink Friday, on me?
“hey i know this is bad and i'm the worst but i completely forgot we had plans yesterday, i've been running on fumes and it slipped my mind, i'm really sorry”
I completely forgot yesterday. That's on me. Reschedule this week?
“i know i've been the worst about this lately and i keep flaking, there's a lot going on but that's not an excuse, i'm sorry and i'll actually show up next time”
I've flaked too much. Not going to explain it away. Next time I'm there.