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In the rush of daily life, with increasing pressures and more complex relationships, some simple values begin to fade – values that require neither effort, nor resources, nor legislation, but rather awareness and a sense of responsibility.
Among the values we are gradually losing is the culture of apology … that small word capable of extinguishing a burning flame, mending a strained relationship, or restoring respect to its natural path.
Despite its simplicity, apologising has become a rare behaviour. Many today believe that an apology is a sign of weakness, concession or defeat, when in fact it represents the highest form of moral strength and refinement. The truly courageous person is the one who admits their mistake, while the weak hide behind fragile excuses or attempt to twist facts instead of confronting themselves.
In our daily lives, countless examples reveal this imbalance. On the road, for instance, it takes only a small mistake from a driver for an unnecessary conflict to erupt – all because the word “sorry” is absent, replaced instead by a challenging look or denial.
At work, some employees – and at times even managers – treat apologies as though they diminish their status, forgetting that successful institutions around the world are built on transparency, responsibility and correcting mistakes before repeating them. Even certain family disputes that last for years could have ended in minutes had one of the parties simply offered a sincere apology.
There is no doubt that apologising is not just a polite phrase; it is a mature social behaviour that reflects respect for oneself before respect for others. It is, in many cases, the quickest path to avoiding legal disputes, as it resolves conflicts at their root before they reach the police or courts. How many cases would never have been filed had one party shown the courage to apologise?
Yet the apology remains absent from the behaviour of many people because it requires breaking a psychological barrier called “ego.”
A person who apologises admits that they are not infallible – and to some, this feels like a threat to their image in front of others. But the truth is exactly the opposite: People respect those who take responsibility far more than those who master the art of justification.
Today, we need to restore this value to its rightful place – not through speeches or slogans, but through daily practice. We must teach our children that apologising is strength, that it is no less important than courage, kindness, or honesty, and that we lead by example before words.
An apology does not change the past, but it can certainly shape a better future. If the law aims to regulate relationships and protect rights, then human values – foremost among them the act of apologising – are what give these relationships their soul.
Let us revive this noble value and make it an inseparable part of our principles and conduct. It is a simple key, yet it opens wide doors to a more mature, respectful and humane society.
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