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What if we say sorry even if we were not wrong?

Then you don't mean it, so why say it?

Why would you apologize if you don't think you are wrong?

According to the dictionary, the definition of sorry (an adj.) is: Feeling or expressing sympathy, pity, or regret
I didn't do anything wrong. I was "expressing sympathy" for a person who stuck their foot in their mouth and had received alot of negative criticism.
Sue, I was not apologizing (definition: apology n. , pl. -gies . An acknowledgment expressing regret) because as I said before, I did nothing wrong, instead I was offering sympathy.
Maybe you should stop responding on delicate topics if you are too tired or emotional, huh?
Parents going on a childfree board and criticizing is not a good idea because CF people tend to support each other vehemently. (definition: ve�he�ment (vē′ə mənt) adjective acting or moving with great force; violent; impetuous/ having or characterized by intense feeling or strong passion; fervent, impassioned, etc.) Many are quite thin skinned about parent's comments, especially if the remarks are considered rude. So, Carennedy, I was trying to offer my sympathy for getting so much negative attention BUT since this is a discussion on 3 ways to handle criticism, I was offering 1 of my 3: take it for what it is worth.

Now, who else can give 3 highly effective tips to handle criticism?

Trish

1. Say sorry.

2. Promise to look into the issue.

3. Look in to the issue.