Do you apologize for rejecting someone?

[Bornnardmt]

I approached a woman yesterday, it was hard to do it because I'm shy. But I powered through my shyness and did it. This girl was so hot that I just had to talk to her. Of course she said she has a boyfriend which wasn't a shock because she was very good looking. But she said sorry after telling me this. I wasn't offended by the rejection at all because I didn't know her, rejection is apart of the dating game. I don't see why guys get so butthurt at rejection, there is a lot of women out there and one of them will say yes. Do you apologize after rejecting someone? If so, why?

[BrunetteBabe1005]

I always say sorry to everything! Lol! Including dating offers. It just depends on the guy, if I really like the guy and such, I will go out with him, but even if I don't like the guy I still will go out with him just because I believe everyone should have a chance. The only time I reject is when it's my dad's workers, cause you know it might not work out and that's awkward, lol! I reject if the guy is straight up creepy, and I know for a fact he's dangerous, haha! But yes when I do reject and that I rarely do, but when I do I do say sorry.

The reason why a lot of people say sorry is cause they feel bad that they don't have the same feelings for you, and they don't want to crush you or be mean to you. The thing is no matter how much someone says they are "sorry" for rejecting you, it doesn't make a difference, you're still crushed, and sad about it, but I think it's because we admire the infatuation, but we don't feel the same towards the person, so we try to let them down easy, but to me there is no easy way, and it hurts no matter what. It sucks, but at least you have a good attitude about it! That's a positive! :)

[iluvchewbucca]

I don't apologize, but I do feel bad, because I think "what if that was me being rejected?" D:

So I suppose that's the main reason why most do apologize, they acknowledge it took courage for them to put themselves in that position, and only to be rejected? that's harsh.

[questioner1991]

People do not really like to reject people so they feel bad. That is why she said sorry.

[Anonymous]

I think it should be a sign of respect and somewhat appreciation for your effort. It's not that easy to go up to someone and tell them and she understands. So she was nice. I know some that will just ..."yeah whatever, I don't give a crap on how you might feel, goodbye."

No thanks for the kind words, no nada. It makes you feel like you insulted them.

I always apologize when I reject someone and talk to them, not just brush them off. It makes me feel good to be nice to someone who is interested in me. Then if we are in the same group I make sure I go to the person and talk to her first time we get around each other. Helps relieve that awkwardness...

[Deviouscourage]

Yes, because it's polite and I don't mean to hurt them.

[Deviouscourage]

Thanks for BA!

[Anonymous]

I always say sorry because I feel bad for breaking their hearts or rejecting them.

[Bornnardmt]

I can understand that

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks. It's like darn! I wish I liked you so I didn't have to say no and possibly hurt your feelings, but I don't so I have to be honest! lol