
32+ Best Responses to a Backhanded Apology (100+ Examples)
“No offense, but…” You hear it, and the apology that follows comes with a sting attached. It sounds like sorry, but it…
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“No offense, but…” You hear it, and the apology that follows comes with a sting attached. It sounds like sorry, but it…

“Sorry, I guess.” Or “Sorry you feel that way.” You hear it, and something in you knows it is not a real…

“Sorry for the late reply.” It pops up on your screen days after your message, and suddenly you have to decide how…

Someone just apologized to you, and suddenly you do not know what to say. You are not angry anymore, but “okay” feels…

Your manager just gave you constructive criticism, and your mind went blank. You nodded, smiled, and said something vague – then spent…

Someone just texted you “I miss you,” and your mind went blank. You care about them, you probably miss them too, but…