It's a weakness to apologize before hearing what the other person's grievances are. You don't want to end up creating new grievances where there were none to begin with. Another Daddy-ism, if you hadn't already guessed.
Gabrielle ZevinCovers matter. In my experience, a different cover can make you think you're reading an entirely different book.
Gabrielle ZevinWhat were you like," I asked her. "we're you happy? Or were you smiling because they told you to?
Gabrielle Zevin