(Franklin proposed printing a one-size-fits-all "Apology" annually, to save himself the labor of apologizing every time he offended someone).
According to a new study published in the journal Organizational and Human Decision Process, a one-size-fits-all apology is not the most effective route to conflict resolution.
"By adding that it is unnecessary for Japan's future generations to keep apologising, Abe seemed to say that his once-for-all apology can close the page of history.
It isn't possible to create a one-size-fits-all apology retraction, as each answer needs to fit who you are, what the situation is, and who you're taking back the apology from, but here are some ideas to inspire you: "I realize that the matter X was really important to you.
"I was wrong about this -- all apologies," Burton wrote.
Several hours later, however, he called, all apologies.
Songs like "Pennyroyal Tea" and "All Apologies" just stop you in your tracks.
When it comes to Office Depot's inadvertent announcement of its $1.19 billion deal for OfficeMax, it's all apologies.
"First of all apologies to all [the supporters], especially the ones that travelled," said Van Dijk in what is likely to be his farewell message.
Limeybean eventually returned from the dead and confessed, not with the expected degree of contrition: "All apologies.
