Why does alot of people say sorry instead of being proactive?
484903
They're lazy and it's easier
571962
Same thing I do when someone stupid wants to talk to me. I smile and nod and every once in a while I say "I'm sorry" Most people feel better after they have vented. Even if your not paying one bit of attention to any words they are saying!
243050
you can start being civilized to them without apologizing, just show them the new you, i'm sure they'll get the message and start accepting your un-told apology, actions speak louder than words....
1117386
Out of extreme pride or sensitivity: either because they think they are "too good" to be treated that way or merely because they expect more from the people they love. However, once the other person admits his fault and truly regrets behaving that way there is really no point in not forgiving. As a very wise man has said "To err is human, to forgive, divine".
1038126
They are being ridiculous! Next time you say "I'm sorry \nand they find fault say " I apologize for saying I'm sorry!"
265839
I'm with you. It's not just saying it but actually getting the message across the recipient that you mean it. Sometimes just talking and explaining why the mistake was unintentionally done and a show of remorse will usually warrant forgiveness.
972647
A few reasons I can think of.\n\nWe spend a lot of our times pretending we're stronger than we are, and it all goes to waste when we break down and cry in front of other people. We feel a need to defend our humanity and apologise for the tears.\n\nPerhaps we don't want to burden others with our emotions, so we try and keep them to ourselves and apologise for letting them out.\n\nSometimes we just *need* to cry, or we'll break down and do it regardless. Some people might apologise for that need to be emotional.\n\nI'm sure there are more, but really it depends on the circumstance.
1045733
I'm sorry--so many people say it but how many of them mean it
682936
Actually, present scenario is changed into a fast moving World. No one has a little piece of patience and lack of feeling of care for any person, that's why, you faced such a rude behavior from peoples. This fast moving life made the people very irritating in every matter. They don't want to repeat anything, if they are not at the fault. They don't even think what other person feels about their behavior, becoz they thinks they are doing this normally, which is not right at all.
149719
Words at anytime are bereft of meaning without tone.This is because man is no longer true in his nature.Hence at any time,only the tone accompanying    the word determines the genuineness of its meaning.Today hardly anything we say constitutes its actual meaning.\nConclusively,"I am sorry" is one of those over used phrases which has come to be utterly meaningless.Only the tone and the demeanor of its user will determine for me if it contains anything genuine whatsoever.You also must be one of the greates culprits if you sit down and reflect truely.As we have come to know through the new knowledge,only that that a man is guilty of annoys in the extreme.
216470
Why? Because some people  are here only for the purpose of starting drama. Some people have been programmed that they are right all the time, 24/7. Some people will stop at nothing to prove that they are somehow better that you, and often do not consider the consequences of their actions. Every day I am forced to watch as people degrade themselves and others trying to give themselves the satisfaction of a false superiority.
559965
PROBABLY the BEST reason is :  \n\nYOU THINK...U  CAN GET AWAY WITH DOING IT......\n\nSome people don't just turn the other cheek....most prefer to give more ....than they receive!
132526
because its a nature in us as people to invite other people into a misery they them selves are in. Sometimes its funny and interesting to be a coward and talk about somebody else behind there back. I feel if you do something to someone that you yourself would hate if it was happening to you, your a fool!!!
945109
Some good answers here. If they bring you lunch, that is a nice gesture. If they sense that they have hurt you in some way, but have a difficult time apologizing or making amends, this lunch may be saying, "Please forgive me"...\n\nAlways, accept a sincere apology or gesture. Your sins or misdeeds will be forgiven as well.\n\n If they can't be sincere about an apology, don't continue to be mad. That only makes you suffer. Their lack of sincerity and compassion will give them peace of mind, while you are still upset from their insensitivity. So, if a person upsets you and coldly remarks, "sorry"...that might not give you the satisfaction of an apology. But, if you accept the "weak" apology (reluctantly) you won't have to carry the burden of that anger and frustration that they brought you anymore\n\nFunny how that works...
630653
Fair enough question. Cause we aren't perfect and despite good motives we get things wrong. I am sorry if we bruised you unfortunately we do get thing wrong sometimes.
999054
Release of tension and frustration, especially if it took a while to get in touch with an actual person.\nMost of these people end up apologizing either before of after they let it fly.
379109
Never uderestimate yourself, or else ,others around you would start doing the same.\n\nTo Err is Human..to forgive, Divine.\n\nAnd many others....