The benefits of an apology

[Twilight Hue]

As for why some people don't apologize, they're probably subscribing to the wisdom expressed by the Duke himself:

I never really subscribed to this notion myself, although in a predatory culture where people are taught to keep a stiff upper lip, to always show the tough face, never let them see you sweat, and never show weakness, it's not too surprising.

Apologizing gives one's opponent a swelled head.

Otherwise it's a good thing. Particularly if you accidentally drop a hammer on one's big toe.

 

[Stevicus]

Sometimes, an apology might be offered in the expectation that it will be accepted, such as we see here:

 

[Stevicus]

Apologizing gives one's opponent a swelled head.

Otherwise it's a good thing. Particularly if you accidentally drop a hammer on one's big toe.

Maybe, although some might offer a cash settlement without any admission of wrongdoing.

 

[Bthoth]

Life is grand. We all make mistakes. We inadvertently insult or injure. Sometimes it might even be intentional, God forbid, in a moment of weakness. So how does a sincere apology help to undo that? Or does it?

I know people who don't apologize for anything. Why is that? What does it say about a person if they hurt someone else in some way, but than simply cannot apologize?

What say you?

If this concept doesn't interest you, I'm sorry.

Admitting wrong can help a person. Even if to keep them from committing another atrocity.