Stop Apologising: Illustrator Yao Xiao Reveals What We Should All Be Saying Instead Of 'Sorry'

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.

'If you want to say Thank You, don't say Sorry.'new #Baopu comic on @autostraddle, and happened to be seasonally appropriate! #comics #drawing #doodle #gratitude #thanksgiving #yaoxiaoart

A photo posted by Yao Xiao (@yaoxiaoart) on Nov 28, 2015 at 11:03am PST

A little preview of this week's #Baopu, coming out on Saturday. I'm very thankfully for all the wonderful people in my life and what I've been able to do up to now. Going to spend the day eating pie and napping. Happy #thanksgiving! #yaoxiaoart #comics #thankyou

A photo posted by Yao Xiao (@yaoxiaoart) on Nov 26, 2015 at 12:50pm PST

To see more, visit her website.

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