A Proper Apology? (Would Amercans buy this kind of apology from an American?)

[Lone_Star_Dem]

11. Her level of remorse is breaking my heart, and I don't even understand what she's saying.

Honestly, the poor thing I want to hug her. I hope things work out for her and she's able to regain the respect she lost.


I don't recall the last time I was emotionally touched by a public apology in the US. Let alone the last time I heard one from a public figure I actually believed. Here it's more about saying pretty words which were usually written for you by a public relations specialist, or crying some fake tears hoping you fooled enough people for the press to drop it until another celebrity screws up. In other words, American's don't have the same awareness of societal ethics and the impact their actions have actually had on others. Here it's more about how what you said or did is going to negatively impact you, and what you can do to mitigate the damage to yourself. It's a much more selfish mentality. Many in our society have no real concept of respect anymore, be it for themselves or for others. It's evident in everything we do.