Apologies go down better through right ear, study finds

[bijou]

Scientists found that when we are angry, the right ear becomes more receptive to sound than the left.

The discovery has led to the theory that by targeting the right ear, the penitent are more likely to succeed in talking someone round.  ...

FYI in case it comes in useful. 

[Chris]

Valentine's Day IS coming up soon.

[JohnnyReb]

So, if a man comes home and catches you in bed with his wife they're telling you it would be best if you ran yelling and screaming by him on his right side.

.....only if the gun or knife is in his left hand.