Drop The Word Sorry???

Sorry...sorry...sorry...How many times we come across this word in the course of a day, both from adults as well as from children!

"Sorry!"-this small word, when used mechanically, has no sincerity in it and the apology tends to become a habit.

Yet one may wonder how many of us realize the true meaning of the word "sorry". The dictionary defines it as "Pained at or regretful over something". But when we teach the children this word, do we make them understood what it implies or is it only the etiquette that they are taught?

The word "sorry" comes so easily to us that it is used without thinking and without feeling. It does not occur to us that feelings of someone else have been injured in one way or the other. This five-letter word is an easy escape. No amount of apologies or even passage of time can undo the misery we might have caused others.

Even if a situation cannot be mended, the offending person's apology can be soothing, provided that it is expressed sincerely. The word "sorry" uttered graciously does get several lapses excused and overlooked.

To be really sorry, one has to feel pain for having done something wrong. Once this has been realised, the next step follows automatically that the same thing should not be repeated.

To feel genuinely sorry for something is a great quality. There is nothing to be ashamed of when we commit a mistake and realise it. To err is human and it is within us to control this. It needs a good lot of courage to admit ones mistakes and to ensure that these do not recur again.

Is it just enough to 'say' sorry, or is it a good idea to 'Drop the Word' completely???

Is it that easy to say 'sorry'???

I bet all of us, at some point of time, felt ashamed to say sorry??Why is that???Is it not a proud moment that we realized our mistake and are willing to put our ego on line and say sorry???

Does ego play a big part in this game???

Is 'Sorry' the most abused word???(after....may be 'love')

If you got hurt by a certain 'X', would you rather, he/she said sorry to you or just feel it and not repeat it..But then would that make you feel any better at that very moment..

Who knows what;s there in store for tomorw man, you hurt me now and wont even say sorry???😡( Dont you think most of us feel that way???)

And those of you who are married, are your husbands eternally confused, as to when to say 'sorry' and when not to say it????😆😆😆

Cheers,
Raksha

Oh, i so agree with you. It's the most abused word after love and hate too!

People do say it meaninglessly, its become a habit or maybe its just to show you're well mannered 😆

I'd rather have someone say sorry and not repeat the same thing again, than say sorry and do the same mistake again. Hardly anyone means the 'sorry' they say, its become just a courtsey word.

But despite the fakeness, I'd rather have someone say sorry, than not say it at all. Atleast it proves that person thought that what he/she did is wrong, even though they may never make an atempt toi improve on their mistake, for i firmly believe that realisation can strike anytime - maybe one incident where they uttered sorry mindlessly will pinch them and they'll word towards improvement within themselves!

I never say sorry unless I mean it, I agree.

saying sorry should not be for getting away with the deeds. It is like a Kumbh mela on a micro-scale. Do any harm, say sorry and desire forgiveness without repenting.

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My daughter says Sorry for things like when she slips 😆. That is almost the first word she learnt. So she uses it whereever she can.

Originally posted by: Maya_M

My daughter says Sorry for things like when she slips 😆. That is almost the first word she learnt. So she uses it whereever she can.

awww.. but that is sooo sweet!! 😳
give her my 🤗.
One of the most innocent and well-said S O R R Y sorry is Madhu's sorry in ROJA. very romantic!

Originally posted by: egghatcher

cute slip of the tongue😆😆

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Posted: 13 January 2007 at 9:06am | IP Logged I never say sorry unless I mean it, I agree. saying sorry should not be for getting away with the deeds. It is like a Kumbh mela on a micro-scale. Do any harm, say sorry and desire forgiveness without repenting. what is wrong with us hindu doing it once a year in kumbha while the christians do it weekly in their confessional😆

yaar taran, there is this thing called as "Quote" on the right hand top corner, ever used it, pretty kool feature I must say

sorry if you already knew it😉

Raksha.... saw your post after a long time and as expected a thought provoking one........

Yes sorry is the abused word by the majority....

'Sorry' has double use. One as etiquets and the other is when u hurt someone.

I use it as etiquets when I snizz and all.

and I use it if I feel I hurt someone when i did not mean to hurt..... while I wont say sorry if I meant to hurt the person.... 😆 Because sometimes its better to hurt the person 😆

But i agree that majority of the people use the word just as a formality which is the third type of use other than the two i mentioned..... 😆
This formality type is really frustrating as the person does not have intentions to say the word.... Its similar to using the word 'Gift' for bribes. While the meaning of gift is something given from heart with no expectation. However majority use this with some selfish intentions in mind.....

Originally posted by: raksha.l

Sorry...sorry...sorry...How many times we come across this word in the course of a day, both from adults as well as from children!

This five-letter word is an easy escape.

Maybe. Genuine or used as an escape, it sure feels good to hear it. Imagine how pissed we would be if someone doesn't say it.

I feel that when anyone utters the word sorry , there is some sincerity in it because it cannot be said easily.

We indians use it more often and more out of context, i think.. the native english people know how to use it appropriately... Infact using it in inappropriate contexts may even puzzle them especially the americans... many times they would ask.. why are you apologizing...??! 😆

But general overuse has people nowadays responding with.. angrez chale gaye lekin sorry piche chhod gaye.... 😆