Let's say you misunderstood someone's intentions when they did/said something to you.. At first, of course you didn't know that was a misunderstanding, and you got really upset and shouted/attacked/swore at them..

But then when you come to know that wasn't what it really meant and that there was a misunderstanding, you:

1) apologize for being mean to them and they'll do the same and forget all about it?

2) ignore and hope things will just get back to normal the next time you see them?

3) laugh at yourself for getting all upset for nothing and inform them that you're cool?

4) expect a detailed scenario about how everything happened and where the misunderstanding part happened and theeeen apologize and get back to normal?

I'll probably feel bad and start apologizing

Just like Kreeemy. I'd be too embarassed to let it go without apologizing.

I wouldn't give a damn. Once the damage is done, then so be it. Life goes on without the person, regardless if I'm mistaken or not. I value you my ego more.

Maybe #4 and this is why:

One of my faults is that I rarely say I am sorry. Now, if it is something major I will say I am sorry and explain why and expect the matter dropped....but sometimes I feel if I say I am sorry too many times it will lose its meaning....

I think I would apologize straightaway, then automatically start explaining why I misunderstood what s/he said.

Its really hard for me to apologize but if I was really mean then I would. I think number 4 suits me more.

number 1......

ill laugh first at myself, feel bad.. then ill apologize...

I hate having to explain myself after misunderstanding something >.< Especially after reacting to what I thought was correct. It's... I don't know... I find it embarrassing, lol However, if how I interpreted what was said or done incorrectly i.e. 180 degree away from the actual meaning, then I would apologize. That is, if I sincerely am regretful.

I have a hard time apologizing, usually because I am so stubborn and it can be difficult for me to see that I acted inappropriately. I'd probably try to explain myslef and why I misunderstood, and hope the other person sees it as an apology- I doubt I can actually say the words "I'm sorry".

I'll defiantly apologize and and explain why i misunderstood and hopefully that person would forgive me.

depends on the person :P ive ignored once and things went back to normal then we laughed it off after a while.

No. 1, and hope they'll do the same.

But sometimes mis-understandings can be good, they can be used to your advantage

I usually give him a call...and if I attacked the person in front of other people, which I rarely do, I show my willingness to apologize in public as well...

What happen most of the time is arguing over something when I am out with the friends, when I go home, I check the matter of debate online or from a book... it happened several times that I was mistaken so I do the correction in the next meeting or I call the person...

To the people whom said "I will apologize" what if the person didnt accepted and shouted back.

^ Move on. You did your part, if they don't want to accept it, it is their problem.