YSK: In English we often say “I’m sorry” but really mean “I’m sad [for you],” and changing your language to the latter allows the person who’s suffering to respond more genuinely.
from /r/YouShouldKnow
YSK:在英语中,我们经常会说 "对不起",但真正的意思是 "我很难过[为你]",把你的语言改成后者,可以让受苦的人更真实地回应。