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I’m sorry (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 8 months ago by sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

I'm sorry = I am sorrowful (sympathy or empathy)

I apologize = I am to explain my action (defense)

Consider:

Meaning, "I apologize" at a funeral is the same as "In my defense..."