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The Apology Style · Contextual

The Explainer

Wants you to understand the why before the sorry.

The dimensional signature
Acceptance 50
Repair 30
Distance 15
Gifting 15

What this type means

The Explainer's apology comes with context: "I did X because Y." Often well-intentioned, but in the apology literature, explanation in the apology itself frequently reads as minimization or defense, even when sincerely offered.

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The other types in The Apology Style

The AccepterThe FixerThe Gift-GiverThe RetreaterThe Quiet Vanisher

Pairs well with

The Repair Style →The Forgiveness Profile →The Conflict Style →