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Poll: Would You Apologize For That?

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  1. You bump into someone. Would you apologize?

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    Yeah, of course.
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    Depends on how hard I jostled them.
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    No way, I've got places to be.
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  1. Someone bumps into YOU. Would you say sorry?

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Someone bumps into YOU. Would you say sorry?
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    Um, sadly yes.
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    Why would I do that?
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  1. You show up early to a thing.

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    Yes, how awkward.
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    Yes, but only if it's someone's house party and I'm like, RIDICULOUSLY early.
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    No, why would I apologize for that?
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  1. You show up late to a thing.

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    Yes, of course, it's a rude thing to do.
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    Not if I'm ~fashionably~ late and the start time is more like a suggestion. Otherwise, if I've kept someone waiting, yes.
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    No sir.
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  1. You introduce yourself to someone who you've already met like 12 times before.

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You introduce yourself to someone who you've already met like 12 times before.
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    Yes, that's humiliating and so rude, they should know I feel awful about it.
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    Not unless they say something.
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    No way. I'm playing it cool.
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  1. You're at a restaurant and the server is ready to take your order but you DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.

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You're at a restaurant and the server is ready to take your order but you DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.
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    Ugh, yes, I'm the worst, I'm so sorry, just one more minute.
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    Sorry, not sorry. (AKA: No.)
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  1. Your friends come over, and your house is a little messy.

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Your friends come over, and your house is a little messy.
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    OMG, I'm so sorry, just throw everything on the ground and ignore it.
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    No shame, no apologies.
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  1. Would you apologize for ordering a really complicated drink at Starbucks?

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Would you apologize for ordering a really complicated drink at Starbucks?
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    Yes, ~shameface~.
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    Nah.
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  1. Would you apologize for ordering wine at a beer hall?

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Would you apologize for ordering wine at a beer hall?
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    Yes, there is literally nothing more embarrassing and people should know that I know that.
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    No. What?
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  1. Someone asks you to repeat yourself or speak up.

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Someone asks you to repeat yourself or speak up.
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    Oh, I'm sorry, can you hear me now?
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    No.
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  1. When YOU ask someone ELSE to repeat themselves.

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When YOU ask someone ELSE to repeat themselves.
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    I'm so sorry, can you say that again?
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    No apology necessary.
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  1. You're rushing through a crowded airport.

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    Yes.
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    Only if I, like, legit knock someone over. Otherwise no.
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    No way, not ever, get out of the way.
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  1. When you're trying to parallel park on a crowded street.

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When you're trying to parallel park on a crowded street.
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    I'm so sorry!
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    Dude, fuck off, I'm parking here.
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