2007-04-11 19:04:47 · 35 answers · asked by Lin B 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I WISH! lol!
thats what us women think it means! its totally not true! they arent even really sorry for what they've done! they are saying "IM SORRY".... for getting caught! or making u feel bad! thats all. im serious.
2007-04-11 19:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
In the moment of saying "I'm sorry" I'm sure that most people mean that they wouldn't do it again. Time however, makes people forget. It depends on the offense and the person too.
Sometimes people just want to do what they want and don't care if they do it again or not. Those people just keep at a distance! But I think most people just get caught up in their own stuff, and honestly just get pulled into doing it again. They don't mean to.
Once or twice is OK... after that... they need to really work on some issues or you might have to set some boundaries.
2007-04-11 20:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "I'm sorry" means just that,they are sorry that they hurt you. I believe it to mean that they will try to not do it again, but you must remember everyone is human and people make mistakes. If it is a serious mistake like cheating with your boyfriend then, I'm sorry doesn't count, but if it is something quite simple, forgive. Choose your battles wisely. Don't fret the small stuff, battle only the things that really demand your attention. Otherwise enjoy life and let the small stuff roll off of you.
2007-04-11 19:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by gigi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should, if it is something very serious like violence or adultery. Adultery doesn't need to be repeated, neither does a serious lie or violence, as i mentioned or theft. We have to be shrewd and be sure that the apology is sincere and it comes with a promise not to repeat it.
Sometimes though we are expecting someone to overcome a fully ingrained personal habit. That is a lot harder to stop at the moment. If a person is making a sincere effort to not do it again, let we have to be more patient. Habit are terribly difficult to reverse and time and reminders, maybe even help are necessary.
2007-04-11 20:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. You're just sorry. Many people use it as an introduction to a sentence that announces a mistake which they are going to repeat: "I am sorry, but I just can't help eating your pizza, every time I see it." And they eat it right in front of you...
Just kidding. Yes, it should mean what you said. If the mistake is repeated, then the person who said "sorry..." and, then, did it again, is either addicted or evil. I am NOT kidding.
2007-04-11 19:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's supposed to, but it doesn't seem to work out that way. Some say I'm sorry because they get caught, not because they WON'T do the wrong thing again.
2007-04-12 03:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Done 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you or another person is seeking to be forgiven for a mistake, making an apology must be sincere. You must clarify what you've learned from that experience, what it has taught you, and why you won't do it again. To make it even more sincere, always include the words "I apologize, it'll never happen again".
2007-04-11 21:33:43 · answer #7 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being sorry is different than repenting. Sorry may mean the person feels bad because they got caught, or sorry that they hurt you, but repenting is a complete change in actions.
2007-04-12 05:33:37 · answer #8 · answered by JesusFreak23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By definition....yes. To say that one is "sorry" implies a recoginiton of fault. If the person making apology is sincere, then it means "I will never again do this". There is no "grey area" .
2007-04-11 20:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by Chaz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the person-why are they sorry? that you got upset or that they did something wrong to upset you?
example with God-a drunk says he is sorry for the mess he has made his life-it is repentance but not unto salvation.
another drunk or even a person that tells one lie prays-Jesus I am sorry for my sins, come into my heart and help me, be my friend, amen"
based on Revelation 3:19&20 "I love you and knock on your heart door to come in and forgive sins and be your friend,
when you ask me in."
the first is just saying they were sorry, the second is doing something to correct it. Worked for me, and I am sorry that you have been hurt and are being hurt again by someone who is only sorry they are hurting you but not willing to change.
2007-04-12 00:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply means that one feels remorse. Doesn't necessarily have to be for something the person themself did, but can also be simply a point of sympathy for what someone else has gone through.
2007-04-11 19:07:38 · answer #11 · answered by Pint 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋