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To not reply to a insincere apology

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Fuckitbucket13 · 05/04/2018 22:00

If someone humiliated you in front of others, they saw you were nearly in tears but didn't apologise until they'd been asked to by someone else. They then apologise via email but the apology is clearly insincere (& the person really didn't care (or realise) they'd upset you.
I can't say it's OK because it wasn't & a snotty reply would maybe make them believe I was still upset. I'm not.
What do you reply to an apology that clearly isn't meant?
WIBU to ignore the email. I don't need to ever see this person again so I guess it doesn't matter either way. Im just interested in different views.

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Doilooklikeatourist · 05/04/2018 22:03

Ignore and avoid

WeirdyMcBeardy · 05/04/2018 22:04

If it was insincere, then ignore it. I would. You won't see them again so it doesn't matter.

Weezol · 05/04/2018 22:05

Ignore. I'd rather no apology than an engineered 'sorry not sorry'.

ButteredScone · 05/04/2018 22:05

Acknowledge it gracefully.

Then move on. FFS don’t linger in the drama.

lattewith3shotsplease · 05/04/2018 22:08

If you are never going to see them again.. ignore

Silence speaks louder than words Wink

retirednow · 05/04/2018 22:09

Ignore it, there's nothing worse or more pathetic than a non apology. I hope they didnt say something along the lines of sorry you feel that way. You must be relieved you don't have to see them again Flowers

frasier · 05/04/2018 22:09

Ignore and move on. NO acknowledgment because what would you even say?

Fuckitbucket13 · 05/04/2018 22:28

Thanks all. Part of me felt a bit rude for ignoring it but what could I say?
I did write out a 'stick your insincere apology where the sun doesnt shine' reply then realised she'd love that. I won't lower myself myself to her level .
@retired no she didn't say that but may as well have.

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retirednow · 05/04/2018 22:57

Good for you, forget her, nasty bully.

Ivorbig1 · 05/04/2018 23:20

Ignore ... she is waiting for a reaction/response, don’t give her the satisfaction.

RebelRogue · 05/04/2018 23:49

"Thank you for apologising " or

" I see your apology and raise you one middle finger"

Depends on how nice you want to be.Grin

UpOver · 05/04/2018 23:51

Either ignore or you could just reply ‘OK’.

Fuckitbucket13 · 05/04/2018 23:53

@rebel I love the middle finger one Grin

Must resist!

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Sgtmajormummy · 06/04/2018 00:00

A good one is “There’s nothing to apologize for.” Leaves them squirming!
Or answer with a return email of “OK (No Text)”.
I’m also fond of just the passive-aggressive “thumbs up” emoji.

LoveManyTrustfew · 06/04/2018 00:02

One word.

Noted.

Weezol · 06/04/2018 00:04

If you absolutley must reply, just send 'K'.

tigercub50 · 06/04/2018 00:07

DH sometimes says “ I’m sorry you feel that way” - I hate it!

LaContessaDiPlump · 06/04/2018 00:12

'Thank you for apologising.'

Nothing else!

Gemini69 · 06/04/2018 00:13

Silence is Deafening Flowers

UpOver · 06/04/2018 00:14

Actually Weezols got it, just reply with a ‘k’. 😂

jigsawpiece · 06/04/2018 00:15

Another vote for a dignified silence

TheClitterati · 06/04/2018 01:24

Oh yes ignore completely.

Though it would be tempting to simply reply - 🖕🏼

Fuckitbucket13 · 06/04/2018 07:28

'k' Grin I'm assuming an ignore is really saying 'up yours anyway?

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Fuckitbucket13 · 06/04/2018 07:30

🖕 😂 I didn't know you could do the finger. Oh the temptation!

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