How many times a day do you say "sorry" for something that really doesn't require an apology?
Our bet is that it happens a lot.
This is why Chinese artist and illustrator Yao Xiao has produced a series of illustrations which suggest we should focus on saying "thank you" rather than "sorry".
For example, rather than saying "sorry I'm such a disappointment", why not say "thank you for having hope in me" instead?
Here are some examples of her work below.
To see more, visit her website.