Apology (act)

I'm Not Sorry - New study delves into the minds of people who refuse to apologize

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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MONTREAL, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- History is filled with really lousy apologies. A well-known chef accused of unsavory conduct sent fans a half-hearted apology and a recipe for cinnamon rolls. An actor turned writer stole plotlines, and then when it became public, also plagiarized an apology. But what can be said of people who simply refuse to apologize at all, sincerely or not? A study by PsychTests.com looks into the personality, attitude, and behavior of people who stubbornly withhold their "mea culpa" even when they know they've done something wrong.

Key Points: 
  • A study from PsychTests.com indicated that an unwillingness to say "sorry" is not just a matter of pride.
  • But what can be said of people who simply refuse to apologize at all, sincerely or not?
  • Here's what the results revealed:
    27% of Defiers don't bother to consider the ethical consequences of their decisions (vs. 4% of Apologizers).
  • 25% think it's a good idea to tell a depressed person to "toughen up" (vs. 11% of Apologizers).