Through situational dialogues and fiction situational dialogues

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Apologies
A: I am sorry. I am late. I had to wait ages for a bus.

B: That’s all right. We haven’t started yet.

A: I am terribly sorry. I‘ve forgotten to bring the book I promised you.

B: Don’t worry. I’ve got another one to read.

A: I am awfully sorry but I have broken a cup.

B: Never mind. I never did like those cups anyway.

A: I do apologize for not letting you know before I couldn’t get through

to you on the phone.

B: It is quite all right

A: I am so sorry to cause you all this trouble.

B: No trouble at all.

A: There is a good film on TV tonight.

B: Sorry?

A: I said there is a good film on TV tonight.

B: Oh, is there? What time?

A: 8. 45

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A: Excuse me. That’s my seat.

B: Oh, is it? Sorry (I beg your pardon)

A: Oh dear. I’ve split tea on the tablecloth. I am ever so sorry.

B: It doesn’t matter. The cloth needs washing anyway.