by snarly | Sep 20, 2023 | Funny-on-Purpose Apologies
The Onion does it again. (Or apparently the Onion did it two years ago but we missed it when it came out): Ways to Apologize Without Saying Sorry. It’s probably a coincidence that all these ways (spoiler alert: terrible) dovetail with our contention that a good...
by snarly | Aug 28, 2023 | Personal Apologies
Sumac is at Burning Man, making it a good time to re-point your attention to Apologies From the Desert With No Pants On, one of our first popular posts. (How have we been doing this for over 10 years?!) If you or someone you love is currently in the desert, pants on...
by snarly | Aug 22, 2023 | Other Apologies
Sorrywatch fam! We have an excellent corporate apology to share! And it’s from a brand Sumac and Snarly both love! Nooworks is a small, woman-owned company in California that manufactures wildly patterned, delightful textiles. (The company name is derived from the...
by snarly | Aug 15, 2023 | Scientific apologies
A crucial element of a good apology is understanding the difference between explanation and excuse. Many of us mess this up. An explanation offers context that’s helpful to the person receiving the apology; an excuse offers context that’s designed to make...
by snarly | Jul 6, 2023 | Artistic apologies
Guess what? The paperback version of our book, Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies, will be out on January 2! With a new title and a new cover, as well as a NEW NIFTY WAY CHEAPER PAPERBACK PRICE, because WHY NOT. You can preorder now, wherever you like to...