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If someone thanks you or apologizes and they are showing no gratitude or empathy is it still valid?

Growing up I was always taught to apologize and really mean it and I fou d either others don't apologize or they say it because they have to but they don't really care. I mean now it's gotten to the point where people do things and act like I'm too insignificant to even notice.
And if I'm honest I resent the severe punishment I endured to be "nice!".

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SW-User

In my personal opinion, I can see that the way we apologize is the way it reflects the meaning behind our apology. Apologizing is not an easy thing, but it not hard either. We apologize, but it depends on whether the other is willing to accept our apologies or not. The only way to know if that person is truly apologizing is that looking through their behavior, their attitude, their words when they are expressing it.

Some people are taking advantage of apologies, but they hardly know the deep meaning of it. And the most important question is, are they willing to prove that their apology is the truth? Only they can decide. :)

Peppa · 31-35, F

@SW-User I love this. Honestly I'm always willing to accept an apology based upon its sincerity and the act of behavioral differences afterwards. It's not about control/power or knowing what's best it's about having my feelings validated and the acknowledgement that what was done has caused me upset.

SW-User

@Peppa Yes, indeed.