The difference between a genuine apology and a non-apology.
A non-apology goes like this:
1. Gaslight: “I'm sorry you feel that way.”
2. Explain: “There were (this, this and this) reasons why I did it.”
3. Poke: “And anyway, look at YOU!”
A genuine apology goes like this:
1. Acknowledge what you did: “I did this thing.” (Describe it as accurately as you can)
2. Express remorse: “I'm sorry I did that.”
3. Learn and change.
Voilà!
Sigh. Why did it take me 50 years to figure this out?
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