2. Never use the word Sorry
The word sorry actually means submission to the person asking the question. It is also an admission that you agree that you had a prior obligation that you have now dishonoured, and therefore are now sorry for. Saying sorry means you have accepted a contract, and you are now sorry you have broken it, meaning you now accept the consequences of such a breach of contract.
This would be difficult in a culture that apologizes as habit. If you don’t apologize you would be ostracized. This may only work in the English law world.
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seemingly harmless tactics of mind control that are taught since childhood and don't work very well in court:
  • "yes, please"
  • "i understand"
  • "i'm sorry"
  • not responding to a question with a question
  • politely accepting all offers and titles
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