If you find yourself saying sorry when nothing is actually your fault, it usually isn’t about manners. Psychology suggests it often reflects deeper personality patterns that formed long before you ...

Behavioral-science research has demonstrated that apologies are an important tool for reconciliation. So why are we sometimes so reticent to offer them? Chicago Booth’s Shereen Chaudhry and Ludwig ...

There are many uses of the word sorry. There’s the genuine and heartfelt apology. We also know the sarcastic one that fuels an argument like igniter fluid (“So sorry I can’t read your mind!”). Don’t ...

Mistakes. We all make them. Some are small, like spilling wine on a friend’s couch or forgetting a birthday. Others are bigger, causing hurt that can lead to lasting, sometimes irreparable damage in a ...

Big or small, mistakes are a fact of life. Sometimes they're as minor as forgetting a lunch date. And others, like forgetting your anniversary or lashing out at a loved one are arguably harder to ...

Apologies can sometimes feel like a bitter pill to swallow. Admitting fault, expressing regret and seeking forgiveness aren’t always easy steps to take. However, the impact of a genuine apology can be ...

A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The BBC did not edit out his outbursts in its delayed broadcast.