Taking the power back

Every once in a while I have what alcoholics refer to as "a moment of enlightenment". This does not mean that I've admitted to a drinking problem and decided to jump on the wagon - not judging by this weekend just past anyway. What I have come to realise is that I lie to both acquaintances and strangers alike several times a day. In fact I've become so adept at it that I don't realise I'm doing it. In fact, I bet you also do it and don't give it a minutes thought.
What am I twittering on about I here you saying?

I'm sorry, I can't hear you. Well actually I'm not.

Whilst I'm at it I'm also not sorry for refusing to buy any of the tatt you are trying to sell me on my doorstep,

I'm not sorry for not wanting to join your congregation - It's just that Judge Judy is on T.V. and you've interrupted by ringing the door bell

I'm not sorry for parking outside your house - I'm perfectly entitled to park there because I pay road tax.

I'm not sorry that I've had to complain about the crap food you've just served to me, it's shit and I'm paying money for it. And whilst I'm at it you could at least appear interested - it's called customer service so feel free to do just that.

I'm not sorry that I was speeding on the motorway - it was three points and £60 quid well spent in my opinion,

I'm not sorry for accidentally bumping into you - it's not as if Ive caused any long term damage

I'm not sorry for not having the correct change - Don't you keep money in this till?

I'm not sorry you've misunderstood me - why? It's you who is thick.

I'm not sorry for disagreeing with you - your opinion is wrong.

That's right, Ive given up saying sorry UNLESS I ACTUALLY MEAN IT. You should try it - the look of expectation slowly transforming into one of confusion and then offense when they realise they're going to be waiting a long time is worth the initial awkwardness you feel whilst resisting the urge to blurt forth the dreaded S word. Apologising seems to be one of those things that we have instilled in us from an early age. By apologising for our actions (intended or otherwise) we hope to be cleansed of our sins, but why do so when it's questionable whether we do actually repent?
By apologising we instantly dis empower ourselves - but why when we don't need to? Are we not doing our selves a disservice?

I'm so bold to say that I will never apologise to anyone ever again, but if I was to run over someones dog, or offended their mother or wife then I would gladly offer an apology as it would make me feel bad and probably keep up me awake at night if I didn't.

But lie and say I feel remorse when I don't?

Isn't that what politicians do?