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Band 7+: why do some people never apologize

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Some people never apologize because of their ego, pride, and fear of losing respect. They believe that saying sorry makes them look weak. For instance, older people in rural areas sometimes believe that younger ones should always apologize first. Eventually, these attitudes create distance in relationships in terms of solving problems.

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Some people never apologised because of their ego, pride and fear of losing respect. That thing saying sorry makes them look weak. For instance, older people in rural areas sometimes believe that younger ones should always says always apologize first. Eventually, these attitudes creates distance in relationship, in terms of solving problems.

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