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Exercise and Discuss:
In groups, read the ‘excuses’ given below. Brainstorm ideas for how these statements can be

re-stated in a way that shows the person is taking responsibility for the problem and has a
solution for it.

One has been done for you.

1. Excuse: He pushed me and it broke. 2. Excuse: I can’t find my notebook.

Responsibility: I broke it. I’m sorry. Responsibility:_______________

3. Excuse: He made me do it. 4. Excuse: You started it.

Responsibility: _______________ Responsibility:_______________

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