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Expressing Regret: The First Apology Language Explained

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 18, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|7 min read
Expressing Regret: The First Apology Language Explained

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References

  1. Chapman, G., Thomas, J. (2006). The Five Languages of Apology
  2. Lazare, A. (2004). On Apology
  3. McCullough, M. E. (2010). Empathy and effective apologies in intimate relationships

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