If you accidentally say or do something unprofessional at work like passing gas in a meeting or calling a co-worker by the wrong name (it happens!), how should you handle the situation?
A) Ignore the gaffe and hope they didn't notice
B) panic and leave work early
C) quit your job because your reputation is ruined
D) don't panic, acknowledge the gaffe, apologize, and return to life as usual

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It's always best to acknowledge the mistake, apologize if necessary, and then move on. Ignoring the mistake may make it worse if someone did notice, and panicking or quitting your job over a minor mistake is not necessary. Just handle the situation with grace and move forward.

If You Accidentally Say or Do Something Unprofessional at Work