Which apology type am I? (Apology Languages)

Have you ever noticed that people apologize in different ways? But it doesn't always come across as honest to us? That's because we are different apology types, each preferring and wanting to hear it a very specific way in order to feel compelled to forgive someone for something. At least that's how anthropologist Gary Chapman sees it, who also already established the five languages of love.

But which apology type are you, according to Chapman, and what do you value when someone apologizes to you? Find out in this quiz about apology types!

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    Attention: Sometimes the answers in the quiz are roughly the same, but sometimes they are slightly modified. Read them at your own speed and think about them for a bit.

    Regardless of whether you are in a relationship or not. Your partner forgot your 3rd anniversary. Which excuse would you prefer?
    Attention: Sometimes the answers in the quiz are roughly the same, but sometimes they are slightly modified. Read them at your own speed and think abo
  • 2
    Your friend canceled your date, but met with someone else afterward. Which apology would you be most likely to accept?
  • 3
    One of your friends has told a secret about you. You confront him. He had better answer the following now:

  • 4
    Your mother comes home upset. She yells at you for no reason. Later she comes up to you, but how should she apologize?
  • 5
    You got great news! You are so happy and want to share it with your partner. But he/she is gaming and is not interested in you. Annoyed, you leave. On your phone, you receive a message:
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    You bought a new top, but your friend totally trashes it. You're upset and disappointed. What apology would you think is best?

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    Your colleague has not sent you necessary documents. You point this out to him and he yells at you. How should he apologize to you?
  • 8
    You lent a friend $20. After 2 months you follow up and he tells you that he still can't pay you back. You get angry. Which apology would you be most likely to accept?
  • 9
    Your sister/brother, without asking, borrowed a pair of pants and made quite a stain in the fabric. What apology do you expect now?
  • 10
    Your friend is freshly dating someone new and has absolutely no time for you anymore. You feel bad and want to contact him/her, but he/she tells you that he/she is just spending time with their partner. Angrily, you hang up. What apology would you prefer now?

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Yesterday
yay! i am the 1st person here!
Yesterday
i really liked this, its pretty cool.