If you hurt someone's feelings, do you need to apologize?

Question

If you hurt someone's feelings, do you need to apologize?

Answer 1

You already know the right answer...   yes.

A sincere apology will be good for both of you.

Answer 2

I usually feel better if I do.  I don't suppose you NEED to.

Answer 3

Absolutely.  Even if you believe your comments or actions were right, you should apologize for hurting their feelings.

Answer 4

if you hurt them, then yes!! whether or not you did it on purpose or think its not your fault

Answer 5

Only if you were out of line.  If someone does something that affects you or someone you love, that is rude, crude, or socially unacceptable, and you confront them, and they get their knickers in a knot, heck no.  Some people need a dose of reality.  

Answer 6

uh yea

Answer 7

Of course. If you do something offensive you always apologize. If you make a big mistake you say "sorry" and hurting someones feelings is always a mistake so say "sorry".

Answer 8

If I hurt someones feelings,then I need to apologize. It is the right and decent thing to do.  

Answer 9

That would be the decent thing to do.  Alot depends on how much time has passed since the incident occurred.  If its been a while, let it go as it may just stir up bad feelings.  If it was recent, absolutely, apologize and move on.

Answer 10

As Martha Stewart would say...It's a good thing.

Answer 11

Yes, it's the mature and right thing to do.