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As much as Blazek acted completely out of line, I applaud her for making a real apology: "I sincerely apologize for the harsh words and unprofessional, unwarra

As much as Blazek acted completely out of line, I applaud her for making a real apology: "I sincerely apologize for the harsh words and unprofessional, unwarranted actions in my response to you... I should have lent a hand, as well as hope, and I failed at that. You and many others, both strangers and colleagues, have reminded me that my personal journey in humility and gentleness is far from complete. I wish you all the best in your job search. Respectfully, Kelly Blazek," [0] It's not one of those lame "I'm sorry if you were offended" or "I used the wrong choice of words" non-apologies, which are all too common these days. [0] http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/02/kelly_blazek_restarts_her_job_bank_twitter_account_with_an_apology_and_the_hashtag_letcitydown.html http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/02/kelly_bl...

scott_s 13y ago
Almost. I hate any variant of the phrasing "I apologize." It still serves to distance yourself from the apology. An apology is a thing. You can say that another person apologizes. But "I apologize" is not, in itself, an apology. An apology is saying "I am sorry." The reason I care is that I think it takes more humility to say the simple words "I am sorry" than "I apologize." Saying "I am sorry" is an admission of feeling. Saying "I apologize" is trying to narrate at event that did not actually happen.
- asdfologist 13y ago
  I think you're taking the words too literally. Colloquially they mean pretty much the same thing, though "I apologize" has a more formal tone.
  - scott_s 13y ago
    They mean the same thing colloquially because people are uncomfortable saying the words "I'm sorry." They want the formality to separate themselves from the awkwardness and frankness of admitting an emotional state.
    - cushychicken 13y ago
      #nitpick
      - scott_s 13y ago
        Yes. I am particular when it comes to sincerity.
adl 13y ago
Funny how she only apologized after it went viral, It seems it's not the first time she sends emails like that.

scott_s 13y ago

Almost. I hate any variant of the phrasing "I apologize." It still serves to distance yourself from the apology. An apology is a thing. You can say that another person apologizes. But "I apologize" is not, in itself, an apology. An apology is saying "I am sorry." The reason I care is that I think it takes more humility to say the simple words "I am sorry" than "I apologize." Saying "I am sorry" is an admission of feeling. Saying "I apologize" is trying to narrate at event that did not actually happen.

asdfologist 13y ago
I think you're taking the words too literally. Colloquially they mean pretty much the same thing, though "I apologize" has a more formal tone.
- scott_s 13y ago
  They mean the same thing colloquially because people are uncomfortable saying the words "I'm sorry." They want the formality to separate themselves from the awkwardness and frankness of admitting an emotional state.
  - cushychicken 13y ago
    #nitpick
    - scott_s 13y ago
      Yes. I am particular when it comes to sincerity.

adl 13y ago

Funny how she only apologized after it went viral, It seems it's not the first time she sends emails like that.