"i'm sorry" or "I apologize"

Hi,

Which is more applicable to use.."I'm sorry" or "I apologize". When can we use these lines appropriately?

Here's my experience.

"I'm sorry" Used a lot, often many times a day. For both trivial and serious matters.



"I apologize" Usually only for serious matters. Not often used. I doubt it I apologize even once a month.

Thanks! But which of these sounds more sincere??as if people who will hear you say "I'm sorry" or "I apologize" will believe mean really sorry for what you have did.

Hi,

Give me an example, please, of what you are apologizing for.

eg Did you steal $1 million from your employer?

eg Did you bump into someone on a crowded subway train?



Much depends not just on the words you use but on the context, on your tone of voice, your facial expression, your body language, etc.



Clive

E.g. I was unable to arrive at an important appointment because of unexpected circumstances. Which is the best way to say sorry?? "I'm sorry I'm late" or "I apologize for being late". Which of these sounds more sincere??

Hi,

I'd use #2.

Clive

Hi.
It seems both are appropriate, depending on the circumstances.
Professionals, businessmen, and politicians generally prefer to use "I apologize", because saying "I am sorry" is generally perceived as a sign of weakness.
However, SINCERITY dictates that when one wants to show that he is deeply or remorsefully apologetic, it is better to say, "I am sorry." This is especially true wh