2006-08-21 08:07:34 · 14 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Good question. I think their subsequent actions. Words don't mean diddly squat especially if they are coming from someone that you don't trust, don't like, or just don't want to hear from ever again.
For example: my husband had a friend from work over Saturday night. We drank, ate dinner, played cards, etc. We had a good time and then the guy turned on us. He threatened my husband, grabbed me around the neck, just totally dissed us in our own home. If he were to apologize verbally, I'd say "save your breath."
Some people apologize over and over, but they never actually make the situation better by doing so. Some people just aren't very sincere and words don't do it for me.
2006-08-21 08:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by aprilc232 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Words initially, but ultimately the subsequent actions, definitely.
2006-08-21 15:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take into account words and their body language, they have to be sincere. I have had people apologize to me and I could tell that they really didn't mean it just by the way that they said it.
Depending on what the person did to you, they may have to apologize and rebuild their trust. In this case I would have to see future actions along with the apology.
It depends on the severity of the offense.
2006-08-21 15:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The subsequent actions. I say that because I believe if you are saying you are sorry for something, you are saying you will never do it again. Therefore, if they are truly sorry, their subsequent actions will let you know whether they meant it or not depending on whether they repeat it or not.
Did that make any sense?
2006-08-21 15:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by Zelda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are just words, if there is nothing to back them up..although, the person may genuinely mean those words at the time and may just be very weak at the things that they are apologizing for..If they are sincere though, I truly believe they Will do the things necessary to make things right...
2006-08-21 15:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The subsequent actions. Apology is supposed to be contriteness ('I won't do it again...', etc.) but if the offense is repeated, the credibility of the apologist is shot.
2006-08-21 15:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actions speak louder than words.
2006-08-21 15:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by voandginger 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Their actions. Words mean nothing to me at all.
2006-08-21 15:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, words have an effect. but if that person's actions don't follow the words... the effect is GONE in a second !
2006-08-21 15:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by d_ruxandra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both really. You cannot say nice things and then treat me bad again. And you cannot do nice things while not saying the right words. I hope this makes sense.
2006-08-21 15:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by italian_princess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋