Are you too proud to apologize?

[Immigrant]

Yeah, the "with all due respect" precursor usually means they're about to insult you, too.

Not always, unless you consider disagreeing an insult.


BTW, what does "sod off" mean? Is that like sawed off? Sorry. I'm not familiar with that term as they never used it where I came from.

 

[Eilif]

BTW, what does "sod off" mean? Is that like sawed off? Sorry. I'm not familiar with that term as they never used it where I came from.

I'd be curious for a UK definition. I always figured it was like saying "get lost you sod".

 

[RED J]

'Never say you're sorry. It's a sign of weakness.'

I don't know who Gibbs is, but he stole that line from John Wayne.

They are both wrong. Just the opposite is the truth. Humility is the true measure of greatness,
and don't mistake humility for weakness either. Neither mean you don't stand your ground or assert yourself when you are right, just that you have enough character (strength ) to admit limitations or failure.

 

[jamro217]

Being perfect means never having to say you're sorry, and when you're as great as I am, it's hard to be humble...Did I just post that?...Now everybody's going to know that I'm a lead vocalist (not a singer, anybody can sing)!!!...NOOOO!!!!...

 

[guy n. cognito]

I had an incident yesterday where someone mistook something for a backhanded compliment, when it wasn't intended as such.

Instead of apologizing for the misunderstanding, insults & name-calling ensued.

I don't have time for people who can't apologize.
Some people say it's a good measure of a man, not his mistakes, but his ability to realize those mistakes and take responsibility for them.

Did you apologize for saying something in a way it could be easily misconstrued, or did you simply expect the other party to apoligize to you?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

BTW, what does "sod off" mean?

Same as "piss off", "get lost", or even "eff off".
"eff off" (only with the full version) is apparently what William Rose really said.

I always thought Axl's whole name was made up, since he was in the Hollywood Roses, but his surname is real.

 

[MD]

 

[ZenG]

Wax on. Wax off.

Sod on. Sod off.. Lawn rebuilders will understand perfectly.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I remember the first time I saw grass in rolls. I thought that was the strangest thing. A roll of grass that looked like thick carpet.

 

[ShredderMaximus]

Hmmm, I must have missed the post where SF apologized for calling a bunch of members society destroying degenerates for not following his belief in an outdated and pointless tradition. No really, it must be there somewhere...

 

[Phalex]

 

[Phalex]

 

[JTSmitty]

The "with all due respect" tag means what it says. Most of the time it seems insulting because the target is not due any respect. I also despise when someone famous makes a public apology. Own your words and have a spine.

Having said all of that, if you're in the wrong, own that too. Apologize when it is sincere.

 

[Hues]

I don't know who Gibbs is, but he stole that line from John Wayne.

They are both wrong. Just the opposite is the truth. Humility is the true measure of greatness,
and don't mistake humility for weakness either. Neither mean you don't stand your ground or assert yourself when you are right, just that you have enough character (strength ) to admit limitations or failure.

One of my favorite shows is N.C.I.S....Over the years,main character Gibbs has often repeated his credo 'Never apologize' or 'Never say you're sorry. It's a sign of weakness.'

I always think not owning up to your mistake is proof of weakness.

 

[Son of Wobble]

"Sorry I had to clock you"

 

[jmlee]

Q: Are you too proud to apologize?

A: No, of course not. You're right and I'm very sorry.

I learned this from my wife. It's traditionally followed with, "Could you please remind me what I did wrong?"

 

[bhunt1]

I do not apologize if I do not mean it. If I am genuinely sorry I will apologize.

You gott mean it, but if you are wrong and do not apologize, you hurt yourself as well as the other party because you are not willing to learn from your mistakes. Mistakes are the best teacher, if you can recognize them and learn from them.

 

[ZenG]

 

[Alkali Ike]

One of the greatest lessons I learned from my dad was to apologize when your're wrong. He lead by example, still does.

I honestly can't recall my dad ever apologizing to anyone for anything. Not to family, not to anyone else that I remember.

 

[Mr. Sound]