[header] How to admit mistakes [title] After you've made a mistake that you need to bring to someone's attention, make an effort to talk to the person affected. [step] If you can't tell them, at least talk to a close friend. [title] Start with an admission you were wrong. 
[step] For example, say: " i'm sorry i started that rumor. It was a really hurtful and childish thing to do.