Apology Critiques

Discussions focus on evaluating the sincerity and effectiveness of apologies, distinguishing genuine ones from non-apologies, often critiquing examples from companies or public figures.

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xwdv Aug 4, 2022 View on HN

Would people appreciate overly apologetic errors along the lines of “Sorry, we fucked up.”?

ceejayoz Sep 16, 2019 View on HN

Could you link to that apology?

SiempreViernes May 7, 2021 View on HN

Admit it and say sorry? Or at least say "it is regrettable".

joeblau Mar 19, 2013 View on HN

Thank you for clearing that up. I was wondering what the apology was for as well.

jackjeff Dec 23, 2021 View on HN

They’d better apologize for the apology… or else…

codefreeordie May 17, 2022 View on HN

No. Apologize like you mean it.

timinman Jan 24, 2013 View on HN

This is an example of a proper apology.

escaped_hn Jul 20, 2013 View on HN

Obligatory "Pardon implies he did something wrong post". they should apologize.

nicholas73 Aug 6, 2015 View on HN

Apologize like you mean it and everyone moves on.

aaaaaaaaata Sep 20, 2022 View on HN

Did they apologize at some point during the interaction?