How do you correct a mistake?

China
April 8, 2007 9:52am CST
My first reaction is to analyze the consequences of my mistake and assess whether immediate action is required prior to finding a more permanent solution.Depending on the nature of the him the steps I planned to take to rectify the situation.I would also consult with my colleagues to find the best possible solution.Finally,I would set about correcting the mistake in a timely and diligent manner.
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@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
18 Apr 07
If I make a mistake, I take the necessary action to correct said mistake. I always own up to my mistakes and do not blame other people or lack of knowledge. Sometimes in my profession, I run across things that are new to me, and I have to figure out how to handle the situation. If I am unsure, I always contact another agency to make sure I am doing the right thing. Mistakes in my line of work can be deadly, literally.
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• China
19 Apr 07
yes,I like that!
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@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
19 Apr 07
great, i do that to.
• Philippines
8 Apr 07
Well you have a very systematic way of correcting mistakes. you do this with all your mistakes?
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• China
18 Apr 07
yes,I do this with all my mistakes!
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@bimal10p (1218)
• India
24 Apr 07
well it will depend on the mistake u have commited and the consequences of it...well if its somethin personal then i discuss it with ma best friends and try to find a solution for that.... if it is related to studies then i better go to my mother,..
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
If the mistake committed is against a person, it can be done by studying the whole situation for a little while before approaching him at the right time. Then, we can start talking about it. If it is on a written thing, I will have to read and reread do some corrections and adjustments, then make a print out. Set it aside for a while, take a 5 minute break then read the printed copy. This time, I will be able to see clearly what more refinements will have to be done.
• United States
24 Apr 07
I strive for perfection, so it is very hard for me to make a mistake. I would definately look for ways to correct it and apologize for it. I always own up to my mistakes and don't blame the world around as reasons for me to have made it. Like I said I'm not perfect by far but I strive to be. I have to learn the right way to do things. Have a good day:)
@mofelorn (611)
• Philippines
19 Apr 07
Every one makes mistakes. Usually you can correct you error or just forget about it and move on. We can correct our mistakes by admitting it. Don't blame anyone else for your mistakes. Pointing fingers won't help anyone if you make a mistake. Apologize for your mistake but don't beat yourself up and correct your mistake on your own time.
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• China
24 Apr 07
if it is not a serious mistake. just let it go.If someone is hurt by your mistake, go directly to the person to apologize for what you do.To Err Is Human.
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@abednego7 (1060)
• Philippines
24 Apr 07
First I would have to comprehend the situation and to what extent this mistake can go far. What could be the possible consequences of delaying the correction of it. Is it irreversible or not? Can I afford to let it be the way it is because its a harmless mistake? Beside there are some mistakes that we need to experience to learn from it and makes us durable along the way in this life. Mistakes is as old as our history, everyone from the beginning committed myriad of it. Only Jesus Christ was only human that is exempted when it comes about making mistakes because he is perfect. So I'm not bothering myself so much when I commits one. Its not about making mistakes that God loves us but how we are willing to correct it and doing something to change it. But still we can't hide from it, its our shadow.
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• United States
24 Apr 07
It depends on the mistake and the severity of the mistake. If it was a careless accident and no one was hurt I will probably try to learn from it and go on. Mistakes happen. That's why there are erasers on pencils. If I have hurt someone, I own up and apologize. They can either accept it or not. I'm not going to beat myself up over it forever. If it is severe and restitution is needed, I will do my best to do that. But you can't undo something once it's done, all you can do is your best, learn from your mistakes and go on.
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• South Africa
24 Apr 07
you say you are sorry and you move on
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@igloo85 (150)
• China
24 Apr 07
I think the best way is to avoid making mistakes.
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@Zerzis (557)
• India
19 Apr 07
I first crosscheck whether that was a mistake or not. I mean what is mistake to the world may not be from my point of view. In that case i find myself to be correct. Then no thing to do. But if i find myslef wrong, I apologize for my mistake. If that has done any financial or emotional harm to anyone then i try to repay them. Tough to say about emotions as its very subjective. Then if its a serious mistake i go back by time and try to find out what exactly happened and why i did what i did. I try to figure out where i went wrong, so that if i again to such a situation in my future then i dont make same mistake. Look, not making same mistake is very important for me. You should learn from your mistakes. Great people learn even from mistakes of other people. Thats the best way to handle mistakes. You learn what to do and what not to do. Lastly, i think i believe in one thing when it comes to word "mistakes"! - " THERE ARE NO MISTAKES IN LIFE, ALL WE HAVE ARE LESSONS!" bye...
• New Zealand
24 Apr 07
When i find my mistake i take it very seriously and analyze what went wrong ...once i did that ..if required i applogised to concerned person and try not to make same mistake again
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• China
24 Apr 07
everthing that not happen , you don't konw that is right or mistake , however , almost hard to access one thing that is right or mistake. i do anything that i can turn my hand to aftereffect
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@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
25 Apr 07
I am glad that you make an effort to correct the mistake. So many people just try to cover it up, blame others, or try to just ignore the situation. You have a very good method of correcting the mistakes. I wish my children would take your example. I have always tried to correct my mistakes or to do some thing to make up for them. When I had my landscape business one of my employees took it upon himself to prune out all the low branches from a group of trees that were in a woodland design. I then planted shade loving plants at my own expense to improve the situation and the client was very pleased with the results. Some times mistakes can be very costly but they can be turned into an improvement of you are willing to devote yourself into correcting the situation.
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@s_accent (208)
• India
25 Apr 07
by knowing the correct procedure we can avoid mistakes
@jcvernz (477)
• Philippines
26 Apr 07
Nobody is perfect as the quote says.I do believe that there is no perfect person in this world. All are prone to commit mistakes.First thing i will do is to analyze it first, what are the do's and dont's why i do commit that certain mistake. What makes me committed that mistake. I assess myself first and evaluate what had happened. Then take some step by step probable solutions but if not contented with the outcome ask some friendly advise with some closest friends for probable solutions.I always see to it that i have learned from my mistakes and be aware not to commit the same mistakes again.Asking GOD enlightenment,guidance and blessings so that HE will guide me to the right path in solving the mistakes i have done in my life.For i do believe the power of GOD's love for me, to live life accoring to his will and lead life to the right path.
@portnoy (118)
24 Apr 07
if i will own self evaluation first continuously until i find something by mistake which often i experience of then i am tell with my friend or girlfriend
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