In which context are we most likely to issue an apology?

A) when we commit a mild offense
B) when we are in a public setting
C) when we hurt someone with whom we are intimate
D) when we offend a stranger

Apologies are most likely to be issued in the context where we hurt someone with whom we are intimate. This can be due to a variety of reasons such as a breach of trust, a hurtful comment or action, or an act of betrayal. In such situations, an apology can help to mend the damaged relationship and restore trust. While apologies may also be issued in other contexts, such as when we commit a mild offense, when we are in a public setting, or when we offend a stranger, the likelihood of apologizing is far greater in the context of intimate relationships.