How do you respond to this??

[Disney845]

How are you supposed to respond when someone you don't know well (but who wants to be friends with you) displays some unsavory behavior towards you, then sends you flowers and an "I'm sorry" card?? To be honest I was not even all that affected by this person's behavior. While it was out of line and disturbing, I did not dwell on it. I do not "hate" this person or anything like that. I am wondering what should be said next?? I intend to call this person to thank them for the flowers and the gesture (attempted to do so already, but got voice-mail...waiting for the return phone call). My question is how do you phrase something like this??

"Yeah you acted like a jerk, but thanks for the flowers??"

I mean this person is fully aware of what they did wrong, and outlined it in the card, asking me to accept their apology and if we could still pursue a friendship. I have no problems what-so-ever with becoming friends with this person, but do not want to send the wrong message that I am accepting of their behavior. I honestly am at a loss as to how to deal with this person.

 

[doxdogy]

I would just accept their apology. But, explain to them that you found their behavior unacceptable. That you have no problems pursuing a friendship and that you will not tolerate that kind of behavior or anything that resembles it again.

 

[*Flower*]

Good answer!!!!

And I'd do the same thing. Make it clear that this type of behavior is unacceptable.

Good Luck.......