I completely agree with the statement "Apologizing to someone or saying kindly does not reduce our respect". We tend to think that apologizing is a form of accepting defeat, I tend to think otherwise. I think that people who are strong enough to apologize are the most courageous people there are. People who are willing to accept a mistake and learn from it is a trait that we humans must possess. Great read!
RE: On saying please; that never lets you down. It is manner to appeal politely. Dtube lifetalk