No one gets through life without making mistakes, but it generally doesn’t pay to over do an apology. Often a simple “I’m sorry” works just fine.

12 Sep 2026 | 11:05

Saying something wrong or making a mistake can be embarrassing especially when done in public as Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor did last April after criticizing fellow Justice Kavanagh’s immigration policies. Happily, reversing the damage is simple: Apologize.

Keep it short and to the point. “People...