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S2 Ep12 - Apologizing

S2 Ep12 - Apologizing

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AWBB Season 2 is brought to you by Valu – S2 Ep12 🌀

Apologizing & the Culture of Sorry

Do We Really Know How to Say It?

الاعتذار وثقافة الاعتذار: إحنا فعلًا بنعرف نعتذر؟

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متنساش تسيب ريفيو وتقولنا رأيك في حلقة الأسبوع ده! 🎙️

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Salma and Khaled explore the power, complexity, and cultural weight of saying “I’m sorry.” Why is apologizing so hard for some people? How do gender, upbringing, pride, and social norms shape the way we apologize—or avoid it altogether? From fake apologies to meaningful repair, they reflect on personal stories and cultural moments that reveal how deeply rooted our understanding of الاعتذار is.They also unpack how the act of apologizing can strengthen relationships, break generational patterns, and even help us heal ourselves.

Key Topics:Why Is It So Hard to Say “Sorry”?

الاعتذار الحقيقي vs الاعتذار الشكلي

Pride, Ego, and Gendered Expectations

Are We Teaching Kids How to Apologize or Just to Obey?

Forgiveness vs Accountability: What Do We Really Want?

This Week’s Recommendations:📖 Book Recommendation: Beirut Beirut - SonaAllah Ibrahim

🎵 Song Recommendation: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word- Elton John and Blue

الملخص العربي:

في الحلقة دي، سلمى وخالد بيتكلموا عن واحدة من أصعب الحاجات اللي ممكن نقولها: "أنا آسف." ليه الاعتذار بيبقى تقيل على ناس معينة؟ وإزاي التربية، النوع، والثقافة بيأثروا على علاقتنا بالاعتذار؟من الاعتذارات الشكلية للكلام اللي بييجي من القلب، ومن مواقف شخصية لحكايات مجتمعنا – بيحاولوا يفهموا إحنا بنعتذر عشان نرضي اللي قدامنا؟ ولا عشان نصلّح اللي جوانا؟

المواضيع الرئيسية:ليه صعب نقول "أنا آسف"؟

الاعتذار الحقيقي مقابل المجاملةالكِبْر والذكورة: هل في فرق؟

إحنا بنعلم ولادنا يعتذروا؟ ولا يرضخوا؟

السماح ولا المحاسبة: إحنا عايزين إيه فعلًا؟

📖 كتاب الأسبوع:

بيروت- صنع الله إبراهيم

🎵 أغنية الأسبوع: Sorry Seems to be the Hardset Word - Elton John and Blue

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