Regret Or Apology?
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When does saying you're sorry go from an expression of regret to an
apology? The sad thing about this is that some people don't know the
difference. Deborah Tannen, a professor at Georgetown University, reports:
"The First Lady… 'I regret very much that the efforts on
health c ....
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.... white flag"
which symbolizes retreat, defeat, and weakness. "I think those brave
enough to admit fault would find a... power at home: It's amazing how an
apology, if it seems sincere, can dissipate another's anger.... Erich
Segal got it exactly wrong. Love doesn't mean never having to say you're
sorry. Love means being able to say you're sorry..., being strong enough
to admit you were at fault." Tannen boldly stated (109). I agree with her,
I don't think that saying you're sorry and admi ....
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