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Why do we say we are sorry? ›

It says that you share values regarding appropriate behavior towards each other, that you have regrets when you don't behave according to those values (intentionally or unintentionally), and that you will make greater efforts to live up to your shared standards of behavior.

1. I apologize. Consider this a direct, more formal synonym of “I'm sorry.” It's quite versatile in the sense that it can be used for both small and big mistakes. I apologize for being late.

Apologizing mends trust: A sincere apology allows you to let people know you're not proud of what you did, and won't be repeating the behavior. 2 That lets people know you're the kind of person who is generally careful not to hurt others and focuses on your better virtues, rather than on your worst mistakes.

I (want to) sincerely apologize. A formal and polite way to say you're sorry. I'd like to apologize for how I reacted/behaved. Apologize in a formal manner or for something very serious.

Rather than saying sorry when you want to show your consideration to others, try to express your gratitude. You can offer your thanks to others to preempt their response to inconveniences and take ownership of your actions. Example: Thank you so much for your patience while I finalize all the details in this report.

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When you use “if” to qualify your apologies, you are questioning the recipient's reaction to the wrong, rather than to the wrong itself. At its worse, “if” seeks to shift the blame, effectively saying: “I'm sorry if you're so tightly wound that you can't see your reaction is overblown.”

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