“It was just completely unprofessional of me. I let my emotions get the better of me. I absolutely regret what I said back then. ... I wanted to apologize and make sure she knew she absolutely ...

Over the last few months, we've had apologies pouring forth from politicians, celebrities, even royalty. And, let's face it, they don't always hit the mark. For NPR's Life Kit, journalist Simran Sethi ...

When someone’s actions cause us emotional pain or disappointment, why do we feel the need to receive an apology? When an offense occurs, we want to know the offender understands that we were upset as ...

It’s hard to summon any words when someone dies—let alone the right ones. That’s why so many of us let the sympathy cards do the talking. “As a society, we’re uncomfortable with death and grief. We’re ...

Do you ever say “I’m sorry” when there’s nothing to apologize for? Maybe you apologize when asking for help, speaking up in a meeting, or even when someone else bumps into you! While genuine apologies ...