I’m in a bit of a pickle and need some advice. I told my buddy I read their Google Doc, but I just realized I never actually asked for access to it. Now they’re gonna know I fibbed.
Is there any way I can get out of this mess without looking like a total jerk? I was thinking maybe I could say I mixed up their doc with someone else’s, or that I had a brain fart and forgot I couldn’t open it. But those excuses sound pretty lame.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What did you do? I really don’t want to lose my friend’s trust over something so dumb. Any ideas on how to smooth this over would be super helpful. Thanks!
I’ve been in your shoes before, and it’s a tricky situation. Here’s my take: don’t dig the hole deeper. Honesty, while uncomfortable, is your best bet. Approach your friend and explain the misunderstanding. You could say something like, ‘I made a mistake earlier. I thought I had read your document, but I realize now I didn’t have access. I’m sorry for the confusion.’ It’s straightforward and shows you’re taking responsibility. In my experience, most people appreciate this kind of directness. It might be awkward initially, but it’s better than risking further damage to your friendship with more fabrications. Remember, we all make mistakes. How we handle them is what really matters.
dude, just come clean. i’ve done similar dumb stuff b4. tell em u messed up & forgot u didn’t have access. maybe throw in a joke about needing more coffee or sumthin. most ppl appreciate honesty even if its awkward. better than digging urself deeper ya kno?
I’ve been in a similar predicament before, and it’s definitely not a comfortable spot to be in. Here’s what I learned from my experience:
Honesty is usually the best policy in these situations, even if it’s uncomfortable in the moment. Coming clean and admitting you made a mistake by saying you read it when you hadn’t can actually build trust in the long run. Most people appreciate sincerity and will respect you more for owning up to it.
I’d suggest approaching your friend, explaining what happened, and apologizing for the misunderstanding. You could say something like, ‘I realize now I never actually had access to your document. I’m sorry for saying I read it when I hadn’t - that was wrong of me.’
In my case, being upfront helped salvage the relationship and we were able to move past it. It might feel awkward at first, but it’s better than trying to cover it up further and potentially damaging the friendship more.