"Then I apologize, I misunderstood, and thought that you had opened this as a public forum for discussion."

[Sad thing is, she wasn't saying that as snide or snarky or to make a point. She is sincere.]

"I will remove myself from the conversation then, and I deeply apologize for the intrusion. Social media was not part of my life before I came here, and I am still learning the customs and cultural boundaries."

[She crossed one arm over her chest and bowed deeply.]