Sorry, but we need to talk about women over-apologizing | CNN

Women apologize more than men because they perceive more situations as deserving apologies, research shows.

Psychologists say impossible cultural expectations create a triple bind where girls must be nurturing, competitive and desirable.

Experts suggest being mindful about when apologies are warranted rather than making them an automatic reflex.

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Gabriela Cryan, a 23-year-old who works in sales in Chamblee, Georgia, once apologized for bringing the wrong coffee order to her colleagues at work — even though the coffee shop made the mistake.