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That phrase has to be the greatest invention sociopaths ever made.

Just saw it used in a TV series and although it has always rubbed me wrong, it dawned on me how perfidious a psyop phrase it actually is.

It's not an apology. It puts the onus on the listener. It's lazy.

An actual apology requires some work. Saying you're sorry, admitting it was your fault and promising to not do the same thing in the future. Bonus step, asking what you can do to make it right, if at all possible.

Haven't read the article but it was the first hit on Yandex. Going to post it anyway. Sorry if you feel it's crap. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_three_parts_of_an_effective_apology

That phrase has to be the greatest invention sociopaths ever made. Just saw it used in a TV series and although it has always rubbed me wrong, it dawned on me how perfidious a psyop phrase it actually is. It's not an apology. It puts the onus on the listener. It's lazy. An actual apology requires some work. Saying you're sorry, admitting it was your fault and promising to not do the same thing in the future. Bonus step, asking what you can do to make it right, if at all possible. Haven't read the article but it was the first hit on Yandex. Going to post it anyway. Sorry if you feel it's crap. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_three_parts_of_an_effective_apology
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Typically "I'm sorry you feel that way" is used when you don't feel that you are in the wrong. It is more of an olive branch, or an agree to disagree but have regretful feelings about it.

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The "agree to disagree" thing is at best condescending, at worst a desperate way to escape a thorough discussion where you're pretty sure you're going to "lose" i.e. have to face an uncomfortable truth to begin with.

"I'm sorry you feel that way" is a cop out and a non-excuse. It makes the sender feel better and the receiver feel worse.

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Well, I'm sorry that you feel that way.

It seems that we have a differing opinion on the subject but I still value your opinion and we are still friends.

See how that works? I still think I am right, you still think you are right. I wish I could bring you over to my side but it seems that I can not so I regret your feelings. Then I told you so, (olive branch).

Good talk bro. :)