these days. For example my car has been in the garage being repaired for three weeks now and each time I phone up to see when it is going to be ready the next day I never get a word of apology like sorry nothing is forthcoming. I've noticed that 'Sorry' does appear to be vanishing from our vocabulary
What do you think and was has been you experience of people saying sorry to you when they are in the wrong?.
2007-12-06 22:38:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
PS And I'm sorry if someone gives you a thumbs down; not necessarily me by the way.
2007-12-06 22:49:22 · update #1
Nyla... sorry to say that your answer will get a thumbs down for using text speel on here.
2007-12-06 22:50:53 · update #2
Ah Hotstomp with you on that one...ha ha funny!
2007-12-06 23:48:40 · update #3
I don't mind saying I'm sorry when I really am sorry. Some people will say "sorry" rather than say "I'm sorry." Seems like it takes more effort to put I'm in front of it.
Some people will say, "I'm sorry she/he did that to you." long before they will say, "I'm sorry that I did that to you.'' "Please, forgive me."
Some people will put years of distance between loved ones rather than say, I'm sorry. It happened in my family for 7 years. Finally, they made peace but never said, "I'm sorry."
It's a very hard thing for some people to say.
2007-12-06 23:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Barbra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately we live in a period where greed, hatred and self-centeredness is the norm. The word 'sorry' is just not a part of our vocabulary these days and much of it is due to the qualities I mention in the first sentence. It's a sorry state of affairs.
2007-12-06 23:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by ipoian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's used just like "love" and usually isn't genuine, anyway. People don't say it as often as I say it when in the wrong, but I'd rather not hear anything than something fake. Also, I'm tired of hearing "my bad" in place of "sorry" as an apology.
2007-12-06 23:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is another angle to this. Young people - especially adolescents - use the word a lot instead of complying with their obligations. Many think they "can get away with it" just by saying the word "sorry", thinking they have wiped their slates clean! I think it is commonly used by the younger generation.
2007-12-06 23:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by captbullshot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I hear it a lot, I say it a lot.... it's pretty easy because it;s a small word with a big meaning and most people just say it without meaning it anyway.
The people fixing your car probably don't think they have anything to apologise for... or they're just not courteous people.
2007-12-06 22:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by adazhia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always say sorry when I need to and thanks. So thankyou because you have just reminded me I need to ring the garage my car is in having a paint job after I scraped it reversing out of the garage.
2007-12-06 22:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont find it hard to say sorry if I am in the wrong but i will not say it just to appease people when I know that I am right and they are wrong.
2007-12-06 22:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by joe m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually i think the word is over used these days, ppl seem to think they can go round behaving how ever they lyk n jus by saying the 5 letter word 'sorry' they can fix things! lyf doesnt work lyk that, u shud b glad their not givin u fals hope by sayin sorry n den a lame excuse 4 wats takin so long
2007-12-06 22:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by Nyla J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with Ollie on this one. I don;t think it appears in my Husband's vocabulary even when it can be proved beyond any reasonable doubt that he is wrong!!
2007-12-06 22:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,the only time I will say sorry is if I mean it.I agree too many people seem to find it so easy to say & do not mean it.
2007-12-06 22:42:10 · answer #10 · answered by Ollie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋