Which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of best excuses?
A) You make it clear your misdeed will never happen again.
B) You request forgiveness about what you did.
C) You acknowledge your responsibility.
D) You minimize the issue to re-establish rapport.

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Minimizing the issue to re-establish rapport is not a recommended element of best excuses. It can come across as insincere and dismissive of the harm caused by your misdeed. The other three elements (acknowledging responsibility, requesting forgiveness, and pledging to never repeat the misdeed) are important for making a sincere and effective apology.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Five