Is it better to say sorry or thank you?

“Thank you for listening” is much better than “Sorry for going on and on” as you’re showing gratitude for their time and friendship rather than revealing your low self-worth by assuming they didn’t want to listen to you.

What is better than saying sorry?

A better statement to give a truly practical perspective is, “We can take this from many different angles.” Similarly, statements like, “I am sorry to tell this to you” and “I am sorry, you are wrong” can become “I am going to break news you may not like” and “You are wrong” respectively.

Why should we say thank you and sorry?

Saying “Sorry” By saying “thank you”, you are identifying the other person and you are recognising their contribution. “Thank you for your patience” is showing appreciation while “I’m so sorry, I’m always late” is not completely acknowledging the gratitude you have for the person who’s waited for you.

How do you change Thank you to Sorry?

“I am sorry I was late” becomes “Thank you for your patience.” “I am sorry to make you do this” becomes “Thank you very much for taking care of this.” “I am sorry but I cannot make it to the party” becomes “Thank you for the invitation.” “I am sorry to ask you this” becomes “Thank you for helping me out.”

Should I say thanks?

Studies have confirmed that the simple act of saying ‘thank you’ can lead you to a happier life. When you express your thankfulness to others, it not only makes others feel great but also makes you feel great.

Is apology the same as sorry?

There is a subtle difference between saying “I’m sorry” and “I apologize”. An apology is a formal admission of a wrongdoing. It may or may not be heartfelt — i.e., a person may apologize without feeling remorseful. On the other hand, saying “I am sorry” is usually seen as being a truer admission of regret.

Do you say thanks when someone says sorry?

If someone is apologizing to you for doing something bad to you and says “sorry”, if you accept their apology, you might say “Thank you, I appreciate you saying so, and I accept your apology.”

Why is sorry so powerful?

Apologizing helps repair relationships by getting people talking again, and makes them feel comfortable with each other again. A sincere apology allows you to let people know you’re not proud of what you did, and won’t be repeating the behavior.

What can I say instead of thanks?

Other ways to say thank you in any occasion

• I appreciate what you did.
• Thank you for thinking of me.
• Thank you for your time today.
• I value and respect your opinion.
• I am so thankful for what you did.
• I wanted to take the time to thank you.
• I really appreciate your help. Thank you.
• Your kind words warmed my heart.

Why should we thank?

Being thankful is shown to make us more positive, more resilient and improve our relationships too. People who regularly take time to notice and note the things they’re thankful for, experience more positive emotions, sleep better, and express more compassion and kindness toward others.