The word "sorry" has lost all credibility in today's world. When you say, "I'm sorry" to somebody, the person rarely believes you. And, sadly, the English language lacks a stronger phrase for "I'm sorry".
Why is it that this word, that is supposed to represent to regret and repentance that you feel towards a specific subject, has lost its value? I believe we use it too much, and with little feeling. However, when someone does say sorry and actually means it, the person or group that the apology is directed towards blow it off.
So now, according to society, you can be sorry but nobody will believe you and the word is still to retain its ideal value. Maybe there should be a stronger phrase, because just adding a "so" in your apology wont cut it. Perhaps we have become a world more focused on action than feeling and expression through words. It is a sad thing to consider.
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Well actually, the word "sorry" is connected with many levels of deeper meanings all pronounced not with the sound of voice, but with something more evanescent, facial expressions. People with eyes can determine the true guilt displayed by the other individual by simply taking in the other's countenance and if the other individual is truly sincere, the apology, as well, will be sincere and thereby accepted.
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