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"Never apologize": good rule in life?

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According to P. G. Wodehouse, "It is a good rule in life never to apologize. The right sort of people do not want apologies, and the wrong sort take a mean advantage of them."

Do you think it is a good rule in life never to apologize? If so, why? If not, why not?

by e.towhee in Six Words Questions on Sep 20, 2012 | | T-shirt

Comments

Wench says,

I'm pretty sure my husband and I would already be divorced or settled on an unhappy marriage if we never apologized. It takes a lot of admitting wrongs and forgiving them and loving despite them, I think, to make good relationships last. Never apologizing doesn't mean never being wrong, just being too proud to admit it.

KharisJo says,

Being able to say that you are sorry is an indicator of strength, not weakness. It demonstrates empathy and concern for others and an understanding that we all make mistakes and get it wrong at times. I have far more respect for those who can apologise than some who never will.

maryjane31 says,

No it is a bad rule. If you have offended someone you should apologize.

However never admit to fault or guilt in a court of law or in front of a police officer. Mums the better word.

jl333 says,

Sorry, but that's a bad rule (in six)

Redx3 says,

Apologizing doesn't mean you regret your choice, it means you have reflected on it. You can maintain your beliefs and still reflect on how your choices affect others. Someone who refuses to apologize ever is simply too shallow.

Steve__Anthony says,

I agree with "the rabbit." -- It is a social reflex. I'm guilty of it. - I guess I should apologize for that.

accidentaltourist says,

Well said, wascally wabbit. Social reflex nails it.