Why is it so hard to say sorry?
By Ladyslipper
@Ladyslipper (1327)
Philippines
January 22, 2010 2:51am CST
I am just wondering why it is so hard for some people to say sorry especially if they were the one at fault? For me though I don't have a problem with that. I always say sorry when I have done something wrong. Yesterday while I was waiting for a cab a lady stepped on my right foot. She just looked at me without saying sorry and she even looked at me as if it was my fault that she stepped on my right foot. Usually if this happens and the person would not say sorry to me I would say, "Sorry huh!" in a loud tone that can be heard by other people just to annoy that person in return. What irritates me whenever someone stepped on my foot or accidentally bumped into me is not because I was hurt but because the person did not say sorry and even looks as if he/ she don't care if I was hurt or not. Nasty attitude huh? What about you guys? What do you think? Is it because they are too busy with their life that they don't even have time to say sorry to the stranger they accidentally hit?
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3 responses
@abruzzi10 (622)
• Latvia
22 Jan 10
Hey, mate!
Yes, I agree with you. Sometimes word - sorry , is very hard to say it. Because if you are really guilty , sorry - that's nothing. Words sometimes are stronger than actions, but sometimes it's very hard to apologize, you know. I prefer to apologize (when I'm guilty) with lyrics (poems) and flowers or chocolate (Of course for women)
I think word - sorry is only for unknown people. For example in bus/metro/on street.
And I hate those people (unknown people) who knows that they made foul or hurted someone, and they don't apologize...
P.S
Sorry for my bad english! 
Have a nice day,
abruzzi10
Have a nice day,
abruzzi10@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
22 Jan 10
Hmmm.. Your response made me think. And then I realized that I actually find it harder to say sorry to people I am close with (example: my husband) rather than people I don't know. Maybe it is because saying sorry does not feel right because it is not enough especially if you've really hurt the people you love or care for. Have a nice day too!
@abruzzi10 (622)
• Latvia
22 Jan 10
Oh, really?
For me it's easier to say sorry for unknown people, because your relatives need something more as sorry , do you agree? 
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
27 Jan 10
Yes I do! :) Most of the time action speaks louder than words. It is not just enough to say Sorry. You also have to show them you mean it by doing something special for them to show your sincerity.
@MimiRemo (418)
• Philippines
22 Jan 10
For me, that lady has poor character. Being in a hurry, or too busy, or superior, is no excuse for a simple sorry to be said in that situation. I usually say a sarcastic sorry when something like that happens to me. I, for one, find it hard to apologize when I'm not at fault directly. I admit my mistakes, but sorry doesn't come out easily from my heart and mouth. However in situations like yours, I'm decent enough to apologize immediately. 
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
27 Jan 10
Thanks for that! :) It made me feel better even if that lady stepped on my foot. haha! What bothered me though is the look on her face. She seemed annoyed or irritated that she hit me and even said tsk! loud enough for me to hear. That is why I said sorry to her in a sarcastic tone. It was her who bumped into me but then it was her who acted as if I was the one at fault.
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
27 Jan 10
Well, maybe it is because I expect all people to be like me which will never happen. I mean if it was me I would definitely say sorry to the person I accidentally hit or bumped. It makes the person feel that even if you don't know her/ him you respect her/ his personal space and you are sorry you crossed over that space accidentally.
