Archie: I'm really really sorry, I apologise unreservedly.
Otto: You take it back.
Archie: I do, I offer a complete and utter retraction. The imputation was totally without basis in fact, and was in no way fair comment, and was motivated purely by malice, and I deeply regret any distress that my comments may have caused you, or your family, and I hereby undertake not to repeat any such slander at any time in the future.
Originally posted by Suzianne Reminds me of this scene in A Fish Called Wanda:
[Otto dangles Archie out a window]
Archie: All right, all right, I apologise.
Otto: You're really sorry.
Archie: I'm really really sorry, I apologise unreservedly.
Otto: You take it back.
Archie: I do, I offer a complete and utter retraction. The imputation was totally without basis ...[text shortened]... y, and I hereby undertake not to repeat any such slander at any time in the future.
Otto: OK.
Don't forget to reply: http://www.timeforchess.com/forum/general/11-22-63.168371/page-3
Originally posted by sonhouse http://phys.org/news/2016-04-elements-effective-science.html
Next time you need to apologize, heed this.
Three of those seem far too emotionally-based than is necessary for application in a professional setting.
In fact, they'd do nothing more than make an unpleasant situation more awkward.
6 elements of a sincere apology:
17 Apr '16 05:18
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