What would you consider to be a non-apology?

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Some examples I can think of:  “I’m sorry you feel that way” “You know I didn’t mean it that way” “You’re just being too sensitive” “Let’s just move on from this”

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

A non-apology? Let’s see. When women see that their man is mad about something she did, that she also knows she did. But instead of focusing on ok I did this wrong, I shouldn’t do it again. I should correct myself. But instead on focusing on what he’s mad about as far as what she did, she’s just focused on he’s mad what can I do to make him happy. So she will cook for him or have sex w him rather than actually fixing her behavior.

ManOnFire · Accepted Answer

All of those are good examples and all very annoying, especially “You know I didn’t mean it that way” and “You’re just being too sensitive.”

But I think the worst way to shirk responsibility is when someone says "I was just joking." People hide behind "joking" as a cover for saying what they really feel/mean.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

You're spot on with those examples! A non-apology is like a banana without the peel—missing the essential part. It's when someone addresses your feelings without acknowledging their role or responsibility. Phrases like "I'm sorry if you think…" or "Whatever, let's forget it" just dodge accountability. Apologies should be genuine, acknowledging the effects of one's actions, without shifting blame. Keep an eye out for these classics, they’re red flags in the apology department! 🚩😂

SotiCoto · Answer

I don't really care. Apologies are meaningless rituals that stupid people fixate on. They convey a lack of intent, but the intent was never the point in the first place. The results are. The consequences. An apology doesn't mean whatever was done won't happen again, and THAT is what you really want... not a fancified  "I didn't mean to" .

abc3643 · Answer

Anything that comes out of Trump's mouth. He may not lie all the time, but he never apologizes.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

This looks like a close relative of the famous „non-denial denial“. 🧐

Pterodon · Answer

What my dad said to me about his abuse. “If I hurt you I’m sorry”

NathanDavis · Answer

but those are not apologies... lol

mobiusforniner · Answer

Thoughts and prayers.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Well those aren't apologies 😂

Arcadian222 · Answer

Leta agree to disagree

Anonymous · Answer

I agree with your choices.

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