Why can't people in professional settingS just APOLOGISE

Is it a full moon?

I believe that the reason that people won't apologize is because it's admitting blame. Where there's blame there's a claim.

Exactly, it is admitting blame and you open yourself for a lawsuit

And your professional indemnity insurance won’t cover you.

JaneJudge
Did nobody ever tell you, if/ when you have a road accident ( and it is your fault) never admit liability.

It is recommended when the police in the US stops you, don't even say "ok" to their questions.

Hopefully I wont be in a car accident or get pulled over by US police

I went out and met a friend and now feel fine

JaneJudge yes this a bugbear of mine too. Makes me white hot with rage! Just apologies fgs.

I think the worst culprit is the BBC,
its a error of judgement

Oh how agree with this . I worked in front of the public for years and tried to always say sorry about a problem . I note every time something is wrong or I take a faulty item back if anyone just says sorry. I had a big problem with RBS and was passed from pillar to post and not one person said " I am sorry about this " . I complained to the bank pointing this out and the reply came back with no mention of being sorry.