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Why Do so Many Women Apologize Even when They Haven't Done Anything Wrong?

Research shows women view more offenses as apology-worthy and judge the same conduct as more severe, leading to more frequent apologies in ambiguous situations.

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By Avni Trivedi, CNN. Gabriela Cryan, a 23-year-old saleswoman in Chamblee, Georgia, once apologized to her colleagues for bringing the wrong coffee order to work, even though the mistake was the coffee shop's. "I think a lot of times I say 'I'm sorry' in situations that aren't really my fault," Cryan said. "Even though, from my perspective, I'm not taking responsibility, other people might think I am because I'm saying 'I'm sorry.'" Sorry if th…

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Gabriela Cryan, a 23-year-old girl who works in sales in Chamberee, Georgia, once apologized to her colleagues for taking a wrong coffee order to work, although the mistake had been from the cafeteria.

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Sorry, but we need to talk about women over-apologizing

Women often apologize when there is nothing to apologize for. But do women need to apologize less — or should everyone apologize more? Experts weigh in.

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KIFI broke the news in Idaho Falls, United States on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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