Every year, National Sorry Charlie Day on April 6th helps us see rejection from a different perspective. It's a day to remember the days we were rejected. If we've been rejected by a sweetheart or a college, a prospective employer, or the bank for a loan, we've all been refused. The day also gives us the opportunity to reflect about how we survived the denial and what we learned from it.
Breakups can be some of the most difficult to get rid of. When we're young, this kind of rejection seems to cut deeply and take the longest to heal, as well. However, if you're honest and forthright, the individual who is refusing could be doing you a favor.. The faster and more direct they are, the simpler it is for you to move forward. While it may hurt, their words may cut like a knife. "It's as if you never existed" is brutal, but they leave no lingering doubt about their feelings.
Dismissal from a job should always be treated as an opportunity.. Although seeing it that way, many times it's the push we've been waiting for. Even though some people will take the leap on their own, many are stuck in jobs that are dreaming of a different career. For anyone who wants to see the light, it takes downsizing, layoffs, or outright firings.
Do you remember Charlie the Tuna? He was often turned down but would keep going with a smile. "Sorry, Charlie" became closely associated with StarKist and was also a popular American catch. Charlie was never afraid of rejection. He never let rejection discourage him. Do not let it stop you!
- Make a list of the times you've been turned down
- You may have taken a different route or learned something new each time How did you get over the rebuff?
- Use #NationalSorryCharlieDay to post on social media to share your best rejection stories
Ational sorry charlie day history
The Sorry Charlie, No-Fan-Club-for-You Club, and National Sorry Charlie Day were founded by Cathy Runyan-Svacina of Kansas City, Missouri, who also named the Sorry Charlie, No-Fan-Club-for-You Club, and National Sorry Charlie Day.
Sorry charlie FAQ
Q. When did Charlie the Tuna become StarKist's mascot?
The blue StarKist tuna mascot, A. Charlie, first appeared in 1961. Artist Tom Rogers created him.
Q. Is there other ways to tell someone, "Sorry, Charlie"?
A. Yes, there are a few ways to tell someone that they weren't the one, but these words are more or less interchangeable.
- Next time, try better luck next time
- Tough luck
- That's the way the cookie crumbles'
- Too bad, so sad
However, there are safer ways to say this. However, there are other ways to express this. It's likely that a simple, "I'm sorry" approach would be the right option.
