Why do people apologize even when something is not their fault?
People do not always protect fairness. Sometimes they protect peace.
Nobody caused the problem.\n\nSomeone still says sorry.\n\nThe hidden mechanism is social harmony.\n\nHumans value relationships deeply.\n\nApologies can reduce tension.\n\nPeace becomes more valuable than fairness.\n\nPeople think apologies admit guilt.\n\nVery often, they express care instead.
