Jose Mourinho has refused to apologise for offering a handshake to Paul Lambert and Roy Keane in the closing stages of Chelsea's 3-0 win over Aston Villa last month. Villa boss Lambert and assistant Keane declined the Blues manager's offer, later claiming it was disrespectful.
But speaking ahead of Chelsea's Saturday match at Crystal Palace, Mourinho responded with: "First of all, I want to say that I appreciate the comments.
"I think they are both two great examples of polite and very well educated people and because I am a humble guy who tries to learn every day and with every experience, I appreciate the comments."
Asked if he would do it again, Mourinho responded "yes", before replying "no" when asked if he could understand why someone would be upset by his actions.
He refused to comment when asked to respond over suggestions the action was arrogant.
