Why do you have to say sorry and thank you?

When we switch from apologizing to expressing gratitude, we increase warmth and positive feelings, allowing us to connect deeper to the person on the receiving end. It may also help to increase our own self-confidence. If we are always apologizing for small mistakes or errors, we may feel we are less than.

Do you say thank you when someone apologizes?

You can acknowledge a person’s effort to apologize without accepting it or offering forgiveness in return. Don’t feel pressured to accept an apology without being sure that you’re ready. Thank the person for reaching out to you.

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.

Why is it so hard to say sorry for everything?

Apologizing can make some people feel vulnerable, or feel like they are in danger of losing their power and status. Others simply equate saying “I’m sorry” with admitting they’re inadequate or incompetent, which makes admitting mistakes so much harder to do. Some people find saying they’re sorry humiliating.

What happens when you don’t say thank you?

People who never say thank you (because they don’t want or don’t know how to) invalidate or undermine the value of other people’s positive gestures and efforts. That has an impact. Thus, they’ll eventually get back what they project to the world: mistrust and hostility.

Why is it so hard for some people to apologize?

Sometimes people feel that initiating an apology is a sign of weakness. Apologizing can make some people feel vulnerable, or feel like they are in danger of losing their power and status. Others simply equate saying “I’m sorry” with admitting they’re inadequate or incompetent, which makes admitting mistakes so much harder to do.

Why is it important to say sorry in a relationship?

Saying you’re sorry shows those you love that you care enough about them and the relationship to be aware of your shortcomings and take responsibility for your hurtful actions. In the end, making things right is way more important than being right.