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HauteMama · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:18 AM

Unfortunately, there isn't much of a way out of it now. Had you admitted the mistake at the beginning and honestly said that you must have been in a rush and left off the "s" they probably would have excused the error. But after passionately defending what you knew was an error, the parents likely won't be as understanding.

pinkinthecity · Oct 21st, 2009, 02:00 PM

I would admit that I made a mistake and move on. You just misspelled a word; as long as the child you are tutoring understands that it should be spelled "hobbies," I really do not see the big deal. I would imagine it being a lot worse if you tried to cover up a silly mistake with even sillier lies.

Good luck!

JSH812 · Oct 21st, 2009, 04:41 PM

I'm sure you've had to apologize for mistakes in the past..... it's never easy, but it's the right thing to do. Just go in with your tail between your legs and admit you got the word confused with another. I think it will end up being fine..... good luck!

juneping · Oct 21st, 2009, 04:51 PM

admit you made a mistake and explain you were doing hobbies spelling and spaced out so you forgot the y......it's an honest mistake. do it face to face if i were u.
GL!!

eckertle · Oct 21st, 2009, 05:25 PM

I would just correct the card and then let it go. If he asks, then admit that you made a mistake.

HandbagLuvr · Oct 21st, 2009, 08:54 PM

I think we have all done something that makes us want to crawl under a rock an die of embarrassment. Apologize and try to forget about.

madamefifi · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Compass Rose

....you could say, simply, that you are "sorrie".

FTW!!

wackynottacky · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:57 AM

You made a mistake. I'm sure a "well-educated family" knows they happen sometimes

having gone through school and all. Next time just own up to a mistake, but try to prevent them by double-checking your handwriting, because we've gotten so used to spellcheck finishing our words for us that mistakes like this happen without being noticed way to often.

Originally Posted by Necromancer

I feel your pain. Muphry's Law happens to me from time to time. It's embarrassing, but it happens to the best of us.
You could always spin some outlandish story like it's a common spelling in outback Australia, where you lived when you were a child, and it became the norm for you...and you have a weird habit of still adding the letter "U" in a lot of words like colour and favour.

Or you could say it was an honest mistake, that you meant to write the plural, and didn't even realise it until it was too late. On the upside, at least the father is checking and helping with his son's work.

It's actually the "color" spelling that is the backwoods way

"Colour" is the proper British way.

Necromancer · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by wackynottacky

It's actually the "color" spelling that is the backwoods way

"Colour" is the proper British way.

LOL, I know that, but a lot of those people from the USA don't. They make stuff up.

Rockysmom · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:49 PM

I would just admit the error. Making up more stories only makes you look like you can't admit when you are wrong and that's a bad charater flaw. We all make mistakes in life and it's good to admit it and move on.

ShimmaPuff · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Compass Rose

....you could say, simply, that you are "sorrie".

I think we have a winner! Give the lady some big plush!

KristyDarling · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:55 PM

Show that you're a true professional by being honest. And there's no need to give a long, complicated explanation either (would make you seem insecure). Just say that you were mistaken, thank him for spotting the goof, you're sorry for the confusion, and not to worry because you'll be careful with making sure all words are spelled correctly going forward.

And, by the way, don't beat yourself up about it. If THIS is the most embarrassing thing that you've done lately, then you are in good shape! (I've got you beat in the "embarrassing" department ten times over!!! lol)

dell · Oct 22nd, 2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Compass Rose

....you could say, simply, that you are "sorrie".

TXGirlie · Oct 23rd, 2009, 02:39 AM

I would correct the mistake, and not say anything unless asked.

littlerock · Oct 23rd, 2009, 05:09 PM

Just own up to it, I bet it won't be so bad.. fingers crossed!

Oct 21st, 2009, 09:18 AM	#16
HauteMama Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,845	Unfortunately, there isn't much of a way out of it now. Had you admitted the mistake at the beginning and honestly said that you must have been in a rush and left off the "s" they probably would have excused the error. But after passionately defending what you knew was an error, the parents likely won't be as understanding.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 02:00 PM	#17
pinkinthecity All That Glitters ♥ Joined: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 794	I would admit that I made a mistake and move on. You just misspelled a word; as long as the child you are tutoring understands that it should be spelled "hobbies," I really do not see the big deal. I would imagine it being a lot worse if you tried to cover up a silly mistake with even sillier lies. Good luck!
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Oct 21st, 2009, 04:51 PM	#19
juneping couch potato-ing Joined: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 4,355	admit you made a mistake and explain you were doing hobbies spelling and spaced out so you forgot the y......it's an honest mistake. do it face to face if i were u. GL!!
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Oct 21st, 2009, 08:54 PM	#21
HandbagLuvr Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 138	I think we have all done something that makes us want to crawl under a rock an die of embarrassment. Apologize and try to forget about.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:49 PM	#25
Rockysmom Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 941	I would just admit the error. Making up more stories only makes you look like you can't admit when you are wrong and that's a bad charater flaw. We all make mistakes in life and it's good to admit it and move on.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 04:41 PM	#18
JSH812 horses&hounds Joined: Jan 2008 Location: wild&wonderful Posts: 2,618	I'm sure you've had to apologize for mistakes in the past..... it's never easy, but it's the right thing to do. Just go in with your tail between your legs and admit you got the word confused with another. I think it will end up being fine..... good luck!

Oct 21st, 2009, 05:25 PM	#20
eckertle tPF addict Joined: Jun 2007 Location: the South Posts: 1,349	I would just correct the card and then let it go. If he asks, then admit that you made a mistake.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:55 PM	#27
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,356	Show that you're a true professional by being honest. And there's no need to give a long, complicated explanation either (would make you seem insecure). Just say that you were mistaken, thank him for spotting the goof, you're sorry for the confusion, and not to worry because you'll be careful with making sure all words are spelled correctly going forward. And, by the way, don't beat yourself up about it. If THIS is the most embarrassing thing that you've done lately, then you are in good shape! (I've got you beat in the "embarrassing" department ten times over!!! lol)
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Oct 23rd, 2009, 02:39 AM	#29
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Oct 23rd, 2009, 05:09 PM	#30
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