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I think the other commenters are way too harsh on you. While I don't think you really need to apologize in this case, its a classy move regardless.

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Right. Apologizing is not strictly necessary. But relationships matter; in the long run someone who is able to apologize and keep calm despite others' rude statements is going to be better off.

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