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Seems the statement about might is right attributed to the CEO was fake but it still does not excuse him from his reaction at the match when he grabbed the cap.
The move was probably instinctive because that is what "strong" men of today are told to do in the corporate world.
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A Polish CEO named Piotr Szczerek is facing backlash for snatching a tennis cap from a young fan at the US Open, which has gone viral. Szczerek has issued an apology, stating the incident was a "huge mistake" and a mistaken belief that the tennis player, Kamil Majchrzak, was passing him the cap for his own sons. He claims any statements attributed to him online about the incident are fake and that he has since met with the boy and the tennis player to offer his apologies and a gift of the cap.
Details of the Incident:
What happened:
Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek was filmed at the US Open taking a tennis cap from the hand of a young boy who was intended to receive it from tennis player Kamil Majchrzak.
Reaction:
The footage quickly went viral, leading to widespread criticism of Szczerek's actions.
Szczerek's Response:
Szczerek has since apologized, explaining he mistook the cap's intended recipient in the heat of the moment.
Apology and Redress:
He has apologized to the boy and the family, returned the cap, and pledged more active involvement in children's initiatives to rebuild trust.
Fake Statements:
Szczerek also clarified that any other statements or comments circulating online were not made by him or his family.
Consequences:
Szczerek stated that the incident serves as a "painful but necessary lesson in humility".
The move was probably instinctive because that is what "strong" men of today are told to do in the corporate world.
Agree/Disagree?
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A Polish CEO named Piotr Szczerek is facing backlash for snatching a tennis cap from a young fan at the US Open, which has gone viral. Szczerek has issued an apology, stating the incident was a "huge mistake" and a mistaken belief that the tennis player, Kamil Majchrzak, was passing him the cap for his own sons. He claims any statements attributed to him online about the incident are fake and that he has since met with the boy and the tennis player to offer his apologies and a gift of the cap.

Details of the Incident:
What happened:
Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek was filmed at the US Open taking a tennis cap from the hand of a young boy who was intended to receive it from tennis player Kamil Majchrzak.
Reaction:
The footage quickly went viral, leading to widespread criticism of Szczerek's actions.
Szczerek's Response:
Szczerek has since apologized, explaining he mistook the cap's intended recipient in the heat of the moment.
Apology and Redress:
He has apologized to the boy and the family, returned the cap, and pledged more active involvement in children's initiatives to rebuild trust.
Fake Statements:
Szczerek also clarified that any other statements or comments circulating online were not made by him or his family.
Consequences:
Szczerek stated that the incident serves as a "painful but necessary lesson in humility".