Can you understand why sorry and thank-you are for the most part lies?

Answer 1

I can understand why a person would think or feel that these words are lies - given the definition of the word lie. It may be even be proper to say that either word is misused, but to call those words (the words themselves) lies, is incorrect. Now the intent behind either a sorry or a thank you can be described as a lie; however, that is left to the sole discretion of the user of the word. Its interpretation is left to the reciever of the word.

Main Entry: sor·ry
Pronunciation: 'sär-E, 'sor-
Function: adjective

1 : feeling sorrow or regret
2 : MOURNFUL 2, sad
3 : causing sorrow, pity, or scorn : WRETCHED

Main Entry: thank-you
Pronunciation: 'tha[ng]-"kyü
Function: noun
: a polite expression of one's gratitude

Main Entry: 3lie
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): lied; ly·ing /'lI-i[ng]/
Etymology: Old English lEogan "to say something that is not true"
1 : to make a statement one knows to be untrue
2 : to give a false idea


Main Entry: ad·jec·tive
Pronunciation: 'aj-ik-tiv
Function: noun
: a word that modifies a noun by describing a quality of the thing named, indicating its quantity or extent, or specifying a thing as distinct from something else

Answer 2

Sorry and Thank you are only lies when they are stated without sincerity. In order to be sorry you would have to be willing to see that the other person's opinion or argument carries more validity than your own. This entails having an open mind, being analytical and objective. In order to be thankful, you need to be appreciative of what someone has done or said. If you hold the opinion that Thank You and Sorry are lies, then you should examine your life. Do you have faith? Are you involved in a reciprocating love relationship? Are you grateful for your ability to put a sentence together? You see, I am thankful for the opportunity to answer your question and I am not telling a lie. It is a simple matter of your perception. You may not believe it, but I believe it.

Answer 3

I'm afraid I don't understand what you are saying. Lies? You mean it means nothing when you smile at the person holding the door and say thank you? I'm sorry you feel that way.

"Thank you" is a polite, socially acceptable way of saying I appreciate the gesture. The wonderful thing about it is if you use it, so do others around you.

I never could get the hang of saying "........ out." on the radio. When my conversation was done, I'd automatically say Thank You. Within a month of starting that job, it seemed everyone was saying Thank You at the end of radio conversations. It still meant "......... out", but was a much nicer way of doing it. I don't think anyone considered it empty.

"Sorry" has been overused, often with no sincerity, but that doesn't mean it's empty. "Love you" is just as overused and much more abused.

Answer 4

Yes, I can understand this point of view. Often when we exchange such words it is a matter of common courtesy. Though our true feelings towards the matter are often quite the opposite. Most of us are sorry because we do not want to prolong an argument or we seek to prevent one. Thank you on the other hand allows us to satisfy our personal obligation in knowing that we did the 'right thing.' Even though we don't really mean it. This is much like sorry as it will prevent a conflict.

I will note that there are times when we are truly sorry or thankful but those occasions are not as numerous as people lead each other to believe.

Answer 5

I can understand that people don't want to hurt someone Else's feelings sometimes. So they say "social lies" that they don't really mean. Maybe because they would prefer that for themselves if the occasion occurred.

Answer 6

Yea i can understand sorry Because very often its used as a form of manipulation ppl say sorry becoz they think they r expected to say it or they feel that if they say sorry everything will be ok.Thank u not sure bout that one but i guess only if u are not sincere

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Only if they are said without true meaning, are they lies.......otherwise, they are as true as the day is long.

Answer 9

Hi. Anything said with insincerity is.

Answer 10

Yup.