Mixed Reactions to Apology Line Calls and Personal Experience in Manhattan

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Exploring how callers responded differently to Richie's murder-related calls on the apology line, leading to relief for some and discomfort for others. The chapter delves into the varied impact of Richie's messages on the callers and their perceptions, along with a personal story of a caller navigating the apology line during their free time at a temp job in Manhattan.

In 1980, posters appeared in subway stations and on telephone poles in New York City with a phone number to call. When you called it, you would hear a message: “This is Apology. Apology is not associated with the police or any other organization but rather is a way for you to tell people what you have done wrong and how you feel about it.”

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