My theory is that they are living in a world of hierarchies and apologizing is admitting a mistake, which takes them down a few levels on the hierarchy of power/popularity.
My theory is that they are living in a world of hierarchies and apologizing is admitting a mistake, which takes them down a few levels on the hierarchy of power/popularity.
almost as “Now´s my time to be the bad guy so we both end up equally wronged”.
LOL
Sorry i like to edit my comments so much …
OTOH, that cartoon shows a child/teenager vs. an adult. That considered, the adult should perhaps take a more sensitive and comforting approach.