We all have relationships with other human beings. And with relationships of any kind, friction is virtually unavoidable. We misunderstand. We make mistakes. We misspeak. We get "hangry." We react ...

Sometimes a fake apology can be quite obvious. At other times, it can be more subtle. Source: ajr_images/Getty How many times have you seen politicians, business leaders, or celebrities issue ...

Whose P.R.-purposed apology was worse? Al Franken’s or Louis C.K.’s? The Equifax C.E.O.’s (for a cybersecurity breach) or Papa John’s (for a racial slur)? Awkwafina’s (for cultural appropriation) or ...