A sample of an apology Mr Tan could have used is circulating on chat groups and forums online. This alternative approach, which emphasizes accountability, humility, and a sincere desire to learn and grow, has resonated with many Singaporeans who found the initial response lacking
SINGAPORE: An alternative apology presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian could have issued for some of his Facebook posts is gaining traction online, with some Singaporeans calling how he responded to the controversy a missed opportunity.
Although Mr Tan apologised to women who may have felt uncomfortable by his posts, he defended his comments as lighthearted. He asserted that he was the target of a smear campaign aimed at discrediting him. She added: “As a woman and mother to two beautiful daughters, I believe that women should have the confidence to reject the simplistic notion that a compliment on their looks ‘trivialises them’, ‘overlooks their myriad abilities and contributions’ and ‘reduces them solely to their appearances for personal entertainment’.”
In this vein, a sample of an apology Mr Tan could have used is circulating on chat groups and forums online. Lawyer and socio-political commentator Michael Han originally wrote the sample on Tuesday . Mr Han suggested that Mr Tan could have said:
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