(When it was and who this person is)

Apologizing is a part of good manners and I believe that it helps to pacify(làm yên) many bothersome(đáng nhớ) situations happening in everyday life. In several events, others have apologized to me but the apology from my closest friend, Linh, was the most significant to me.

This happened a few months ago, my father presented me with two movie tickets, as an incentive(động lực) to achieve a full-scored performance in the English exam. The compelling trailer of this movie captured my attention right away and I knew that I should enjoy it with my bestie. Unhesitatingly, I decided to invite Linh, and we quickly made an appointment for the cinema before 6pm.

(Why he or she apologized to you)

As scheduled previously, Linh was supposed to show up at the cinema at 5:30, but somehow she did not. I did give her so many rings(gọi điện cho ai đó), but she did not answer any of them. I kept waiting until 6 pm, in case she was busy on something else, but in vain(vô ích). In the heat of the moment (trong lúc giận dữ), I lost my temper(tính khí) and furiously (một cách giận dữ) left her a message, saying how disappointed I was with her and asked whether she respected our relationship. 

A day later, Linh called me and sent a heartfelt(chân thành, thật tâm) apology to me. She explained that on that day, her younger brother was disturbed by a serious eating disorder and she had to take care of him at the hospital. Because the incident was so sudden and unexpected, she was too nervous to bring the phone with her and was unable to contact me. Linh hoped that I could understand and sympathize with(thông cảm, đồng cảm) her.

(How you felt about it)

Honestly, I felt a little guilty(tội lỗi) for being too aggressive(hung dữ) while knowing nothing about her situation. From this incident, I also understand that everything happens for its own reason. We should not jump to a conclusion(vội vàng đi đến kết luận) without careful consideration. Besides, I think a thank you or a sincere apology is truly an indication(sự biểu thị, dấu hiệu) of respect from the individual for the relationship he or she is in.