When I say "I'm sorry your car broke down" I'm saying I feel sorry for you that that happened. I'm not APOLOGIZING. I DIDN'T DO IT! Why do people think I'm apologizing?
Sorry, I have issues this morning.
2007-05-11 06:12:43 · 16 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
That is weird. If someone said that to me, I would think just what they said that they were sorry my car broke down.
2007-05-11 06:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like someone else has the issues if they feel the need to scold you for commiserating with them. I get it. You are simply saying... "Hey... it's too bad such a crappy thing had to happen. You are a nice person. You deserve a vehicle that works well."
Sigh. Maybe whoever is scolding you for 'apologizing' is taking out their frustration with the vehicle on you. When people scold me for apologizing I look them square in the eye and say, "I'm sorry, I'll try to stop apologizing" with a very serious look on my face. If they get it, they laugh. If they don't, then I apologize again. Either way, I end up laughing. :)
2007-05-11 15:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are really thinking I am glad it's not me... My car broke down a few weeks ago and not one of my so-called friends offered to help me out..oh and I need a new motor
2007-05-11 13:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are just feeling sorry for you that your car broke down and that you would have to walk
2007-05-11 16:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by ken s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say that because I'm sorry that it had to happen.
I'm not actually apologizing since it ain't my problem....I just empathize.
2007-05-11 13:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying "sorry" does imply fault. It's a legal thing
2007-05-11 13:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but that happens to me too. I'll say something like "I'm sorry you're sick," and people respond with "it's not your fault." Well, no kidding, I know it's not my fault; I'm just saying I feel bad for you. . .Who knows, when you find the answer, will you pass it on to me?
2007-05-11 13:35:03 · answer #7 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be you are too emotional in your expression that they feel you are apologizing rather than sympathizing
2007-05-11 13:20:47 · answer #8 · answered by venkashok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are apologizing for the fact that you are now inconvenienced and they sympathize with your plight
2007-05-11 14:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I say it, it's because I drove it last, and I didn't treat if very nice. ooops! Sorry bout that.
2007-05-11 13:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by Suspended 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋