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    The document provides expressions used to apologize in different levels of formality and possible responses. The expressions range from more formal "forgive me, I'm terribly sorry" to less formal "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Corresponding responses express forgiveness and indicate the apology is accepted or not needed, such as "that's alright," "don't worry about it," and "no problem."

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    The document provides expressions used to apologize in different levels of formality and possible responses. The expressions range from more formal "forgive me, I'm terribly sorry" to less formal "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Corresponding responses express forgiveness and indicate the apology is accepted or not needed, such as "that's alright," "don't worry about it," and "no problem."

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    The document provides expressions used to apologize in different levels of formality and possible responses. The expressions range from more formal "forgive me, I'm terribly sorry" to less formal "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Corresponding responses express forgiveness and indicate the apology is accepted or not needed, such as "that's alright," "don't worry about it," and "no problem."

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    Here are the expressions used to apologize and their responses (from the more formal to less formal

    expression): APOLOGY Forgive me. Im terribly sorry about Please accept my apology for Please excuse I would like to apologize for I apologize for Im sorry. I didnt mean to Im sorry that Sorry RESPONSE Thats quite all right I completely understand You dont need to apologize. Oh, thats all right. It can happen to anyone. Its not your fault. Dont worry about it Its OK No problem. Forget it.

    Dialogue
    Ita Ati Ina Nia Santi Santo Ria Ari Sam Nia Dony Andri Dony Susi Sisi Rici Rica : I beg your pardon. Would you minding helping me a moment? : Certainly. What can I do to help? : I'm very sorry for stepping on your foot! : Don't worry about it. It's very crowded on this train. : I'm so sorry I forgot your birthday, Sony! : No problem : I'm really sorry, Ari, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. : That's OK. : Unfortunately, I could not attend the ceremony. Please accept my apologies : Thats quite all right : Ouch! You hit me! : Im so sorry. I didnt see you there. : Oh, thats all right. It can happen to anyone. : Forgive me. Im terribly sorry about the trouble I've caused. : Don't worry about it. : I'm sorry for drinking all the milk. : No worries.

    1 Speaking Skills Expressing Apology

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