Elements of a selfless apology:
Start with saying that you apologize for what I did and detail what you did in plain language, without minimizing your actions Express your remorse and why you feel they deserve an apology Acknowledge the hurt you have created Share that you understand how that must have made them feel, without minimizing your responsibility Assure them that you will not do it again Ask what, if anything, you can do to repair the damage you have caused. Offer assistance to mend the damage. Ask for their forgiveness Thank them for listening and/or for their forgiveness