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A non-apology apology, sometimes called a backhanded apology, empty apology, nonpology, or fauxpology, [1] [2] is a statement in the form of an apology that does not express remorse for what was done or said, or assigns fault to those ostensibly receiving the apology. [3] It is common in politics and public relations. [3]
A good apology starts with the willingness to listen and hear what the injured party has to say despite any objections you may have. “Sit in the hot seat and listen with an open heart to the ...
The classic "non-apology" is something like "I'm sorry you're upset, but if you're too stupid to understand, there's not much I can do!" – or a form of words that gives this kind of impression. "I'm sorry that you were upset" – or, worse, "I'm sorry that you took offense at my remarks" can have this effect, and can compound the problem ...
He actually had to send out letters of apology until new coats could be produced. Samples of his letters from as early as 1910 still exist. With the help of his father and siblings, John mailed 10,000 letters to undertakers across America and the coat quickly saturated the market.
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He actually had to send out letters of apology until new coats could be produced. Samples of his letters from as early as 1910 still exist. [6] With the help of his father and siblings, John mailed 10,000 letters to undertakers across America and the coat quickly saturated the market.
You are not obliged to accept a self-serving "apology": "I'm sorry if people have misunderstood what I said." ( What I said was fine, but some people are just stupid. ) And you're definitely not obliged to accept an insinuation that you are the one to blame: "I didn't mean blabla, but I apologize if you took it the wrong way."