Topic: Apologies

What His Apology Says About The State Of Your Relationship

What His Apology Says About The State Of Your Relationship

He forgot about your birthday. He insulted your sister. He accidentally locked you out of his apartment and you couldn’t get back in and you tried to get in through the window but a neighbor called the cops and you were arrested, and then late to work, so you lost your job.

Fights happen! But thankfully, they are followed by sweet, sweet apologies where he gets on his knees and grovels for your forgiveness in his own special way. Of course, the way he grovels says a lot about you as a couple, and the future of your relationship… More »

Karl Lagerfeld Apologizes To Adele For Calling Her Fat By Sending Her Chanel Bags

Karl Lagerfeld Apologizes To Adele For Calling Her Fat By Sending Her Chanel Bags

After receiving blowback from everyone from fashion bloggers to Madonna for calling Adele “a little too fat,” Karl Lagerfeld did something he does not normally do: he apologized. It was sort of a lame non-apology that blamed the writer for taking his words “out of context,” but whatever. Now, to drive the point home that he’s sorry, he has sent the English singer a nice assortment of Chanel handbags. Which begs the question: what does he want from her? More »

J.C. Penney Responds Swiftly To Criticism Of ‘I’m Too Pretty For Homework’ Shirt

J.C. Penney Responds Swiftly To Criticism Of 'I'm Too Pretty For Homework' Shirt

As Jennifer noted earlier today, J.C. Penney’s “I’m too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me” shirt is creepy and offensive on multiple levels. A lot of bloggers have rightfully sassed the “sassy” shirt right back, and to their credit, J.C. Penney’s PR department has responded swiftly, sending out a mea culpa to all who contacted them about it. More »

Modern Etiquette: How to Apologize to a Friend You Hurt

Modern Etiquette: How to Apologize to a Friend You Hurt

Recently, two of my friends – we’ll call them Christina and Denise – had a falling-out. It sucks for me because I’m friends with both of them and don’t want to have to choose between them, but it also reminded me how hard it can be when you realize you’re in the wrong and need to apologize to one of your nearest and dearest. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind: More »