The Hidden Dangers of Apologies
Apologies look innocent, but they can create leverage and reinforce bad behavior. Performative verbs make an apology feel like action, even when nothing changes.
Analysis of how language reveals control, persuasion, and deception: from politics and finance to media and sport.
Apologies look innocent, but they can create leverage and reinforce bad behavior. Performative verbs make an apology feel like action, even when nothing changes.