This would be difficult in a culture that apologizes as habit. If you don’t apologize you would be ostracized. This may only work in the English law world.
seemingly harmless tactics of mind control that are taught since childhood and don't work very well in court:
  • "yes, please"
  • "i understand"
  • "i'm sorry"
  • not responding to a question with a question
  • politely accepting all offers and titles
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