Every time you post on a social media platform, whether it’s a photo, comment on someone else’s content, status update, etc.., your reputation is on the line. And in the age of screenshots and digital footprints, anything you post or comment (or are tagged in) can live forever online. Think about that.

Chances are, many of us—especially women—have used this phrase while corresponding with people, both in professional settings and personal interactions. The sad truth is that it comes so naturally to most of us to be apologetic and admit guilt, even when we're not at fault.