5. The Public Apology for a Private Issue Sometimes people apologize in front of others for something that happened in private. Maybe it’s at work, in a group chat, or on social media.

“It’s always easier to offer a sincere apology for small things than for serious transgressions,” wrote Harriet Lerner in Psychology Today. “If you’re waiting for an apology from the person who harmed ...

A quick "Sorry" and everyone moves on – this usually won't cut it, since a genuine apology needs more to resonate or have much positive effect. In fact, superficial apologies often do more harm than ...