How to Handle Bad Apologies
The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
Stand Firm in Seeking Genuine Apologies
Assertively stand your ground when seeking an apology, especially when faced with insincere ones like the 'No apology apology,' which shifts blame to the feelings rather than the actions. In response to someone framing their apology in terms of your feelings, calmly assert your position by stating, 'Don't apologize for my feelings. Apologize for what you said.' This approach helps to clarify the expectation for a meaningful acknowledgment of wrongdoing rather than a deflection.
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