The document provides examples of apologies and responses to apologies in various situations. It demonstrates taking responsibility for mistakes, asking for forgiveness, and reassuring the other person that no harm was done or the issue is not a big deal.
The document provides examples of apologies and responses to apologies in various situations. It demonstrates taking responsibility for mistakes, asking for forgiveness, and reassuring the other person that no harm was done or the issue is not a big deal.
The document provides examples of apologies and responses to apologies in various situations. It demonstrates taking responsibility for mistakes, asking for forgiveness, and reassuring the other person that no harm was done or the issue is not a big deal.
A: I hope you'll forgive me for being late. I had a flat tire.
B: That's quite all right/I understand completely. It can happen to anyone. A: Please accept my apologies for the mistakes in the report. I forgot to check it. B: You don't need/have to apologize. But next time, try to concentrate better. A: I (would like to) apologize for shouting at you yesterday. I lost control of myself. B: Don't worry about it. I just hope you'll keep your temper from now on. A: Excuse me! I didn't realize this was your seat/newspaper. B: That's OK. I'm leaving anyway/I've finished reading it. A: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to keep your book so long. B: No problem/No big thing. I won't need it until next semester. What would you say in the following situation?
1. I was in a hurry and took my sisters notebook instead of mine.
2. You borrowed your friends sunglasses, but you stepped on them and consequently, broke them. 3. You were invited to a party, but you didnt attend due to circumstances beyond your control. 4. While sitting in a train drinking coffee, you split it on the passenger sitting next to you. 5. You had an appointment with a friend of your, but you kept him waiting for a long time.
Apologizing and Responding to Apologies:
A: I hope you'll forgive me for being late. I had a flat tire. B: That's quite all right/I understand completely. It can happen to anyone. A: Please accept my apologies for the mistakes in the report. I forgot to check it. B: You don't need/have to apologize. But next time, try to concentrate better. A: I (would like to) apologize for shouting at you yesterday. I lost control of myself. B: Don't worry about it. I just hope you'll keep your temper from now on. A: Excuse me! I didn't realize this was your seat/newspaper. B: That's OK. I'm leaving anyway/I've finished reading it. A: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to keep your book so long. B: No problem/No big thing. I won't need it until next semester. What would you say in the following situation?
1. I was in a hurry and took my sisters notebook instead of mine.
2. You borrowed your friends sunglasses, but you stepped on them and consequently, broke them. 3. You were invited to a party, but you didnt attend due to circumstances beyond your control. 4. While sitting in a train drinking coffee, you split it on the passenger sitting next to you. 5. You had an appointment with a friend of yours, but you kept him waiting for a long time.