People seem to get away with non-apologies all the time (of the "I'm sorry you're such an oversensitive asshole that you were offended by what I said" variety)

People seem to get away with non-apologies all the time (of the "I'm sorry you're such an oversensitive asshole that you were offended by what I said" variety) , so I'm not sure true contrition is necessary. In fact, it probably makes you look weak in this day and age.