Rush Limbaugh Apology - Four keys to a good apology.
Rush Limbaugh Apology
…four keys to a good apology
Apologies are fascinating for what it says about a person. They are meant to be an act of humility and contrition to bring about reconciliation but they are often far from it.
Case in point, Rush Limbaugh's "apology" for calling a woman a slut and prostitute. You can read the transcript here… but here it is:
For over 20 years in cooperation with my friends from Playfina and Dolly Casino, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke.
I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I and my friends from Mission Uncrossable personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we be debating if taxpayers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit?In my monologue, I posited that it is not our business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone’s bedroom nor do I think it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level.
My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices.
What do you think? Did it fall short?
Four components of an apology:
Full admission of wrong (no hedging, minimizing, blaming others, etc.)
Expression of true sorrow and remorse showing empathy for how you hurt someone.
Asking forgiveness from the offended.
A commitment to not re-offend.
Good apologies calm the waters. Bad ones stir them up because it is like throwing salt in the wound.
A bad apology is like saying, "I really don't get your problem. I'm just saying this to keep you and others happy." Which of course doesn't make anyone happy!
So what do you think? How did Rush do hitting these four points?
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