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What do you think about apologies or saying "sorry?"
Now, consider that the apologies I'm talking about are not necessarily from senators or presidents or leaders, but from you and me too. Are apologies things that help with growth and strengthening your confidence/dignity? Or are they last resorts that show weakness and instability in your self-esteem? Or something else?
I knew a lot of kids my age back in high school who thought saying "sorry" was a weak move by anyone. And I still know many adults who think the same way. You always "gotta be a man" or "be strong" and "fight back" or some useless bull like that.
Is that the case in politics? When political leaders apologize for a mistake is it a sign of weakness or a sign of strength?
Now, consider that the apologies I'm talking about are not necessarily from senators or presidents or leaders, but from you and me too. Are apologies things that help with growth and strengthening your confidence/dignity? Or are they last resorts that show weakness and instability in your self-esteem? Or something else?
I knew a lot of kids my age back in high school who thought saying "sorry" was a weak move by anyone. And I still know many adults who think the same way. You always "gotta be a man" or "be strong" and "fight back" or some useless bull like that.
Is that the case in politics? When political leaders apologize for a mistake is it a sign of weakness or a sign of strength?