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| Author: | Mr. Natural [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The Lost Art of the Apology |
Maybe people were never really good at it, but I am really sick of the modern celebrity/politician insincere non-apology apology. After comparing the president of the United States to Hitler, Hank Williams, Jr. offered this apology: "I have always been very passionate about Politics and Sports and this time it got the Best or Worst of me. The thought of the Leaders of both Parties Jukin and High Fiven on a Golf course, while so many Families are Struggling to get by simply made me Boil over and make a Dumb statement and I am very Sorry if it Offended anyone. I would like to Thank all my supporters. This was Not written by some Publicist." Here is how apologies work, Hank - you acknowledge what you did was wrong and you say "I'm sorry." Period. No explanations, no qualifiers, just say you are sorry for making a boneheaded statement. What Williams did was try to justify his boneheaded comment. If you aren't really sorry, then stand by your idiotic mumblings. Otherwise, simply say, "I WAS WRONG AND I'M SORRY." How hard is that? |
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| Author: | Mr. Natural [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
JetBlue may have set the gold standard in how to apologize. A few years ago they screwed up and left many of their passengers stranded. Their CEO sent a letter to all of their customers and posted a video apology that said, in part, "We are sorry and embarrassed. But most of all, we are deeply sorry. Last week was the worst operational week in JetBlue’s seven year history...You deserved better - a lot better - from us last week and we let you down." He then went on to explain how they would rectify the problem. No justifying, qualifying, or putting the blame back on the wronged party. No "I'm sorry if you were hurt or offended" kind of crap. Just a simple, straight-forward admission of a wrong and an honest expression of regret. That is how you apologize http://www.jetblue.com/about/ourcompany ... index.html |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
can't I just go to rehab to cure my racism? |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
The key to a meaningful apology is owning what you did. If you beat around the bush, that means you really don't feel like you have anything to apologize for, and probably shouldn't be trying. |
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| Author: | fly as hale [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
The most offensive thing about Hank William's apology was his Random capitalization Of random Words in the Apology. Why Do people do That????! |
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| Author: | BagBoy [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
Regretably, in this day and age, especially concerning politics, to apologize is regarded by many as showing weakness or indecision. Let's talk bloodlines for a second. Hank Jr's dad was a fantastic songwriter and one of the most influential musicians anywhere or anytime. Hank Jr's son is also a really good talented musician and is a smart, thoughtful (although somewhat crazy) guy. But Hank Jr. is a moron. Here's Hank III's take on his dad. The part that cracks me up is he says the only musician who should comment on politics is Jello Biafra. Then they ask him about his politics and he basically says 'no comment'. Do you really need to ask a Jello Biafra supporter about his or her politics? I guess if you're a media flunkie you do! http://www.tmz.com/2011/10/04/hank-will ... -politics/ |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
As MN said, to muster a decent apology, you have to both recognize that what you did was wrong and then give a shit. Very few people can even do one of those, especially on the internet where it's easy to type and forget without having to face the person you've denigrated. |
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| Author: | Mr. Natural [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Lost Art of the Apology |
Say what you will about Don Cherry (and plenty can be said), but the guy knows how to apologize. "I was wrong...100% wrong...I'm sorry." Video: Ex-enforcers get ‘Coach’s Corner’ apology from Don Cherry http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_d ... hl-wp14955 |
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