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Apologizing in english (1)
This document discusses different strategies for apologizing in English based on context. It identifies four main strategies: 1) expressing regret, 2) offering an apology, 3) requesting forgiveness, and 4) taking responsibility. For expressing regret, it is common to say "I'm sorry" and add context about what the regret is for or to express sympathy. When offering an apology, it is best to explain what happened and offer repair for the offense or promise to avoid similar situations in the future. Exclamations can also intensify an apology by expressing concern for the other person.
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- 1. Apology strategies APOLOGIESIN ENGLISH TAKEN FROM: PRAGMATICS TEACHING NATURAL CONVERSATION BY NOEL R. HOUCK AND DONNA H. TATSUKI, EDITORS ( TESOL CLASSROOM PRACTICE SERIES)
- 2. DO YOU ONLYSAY “I´M SORRY”? There are several ways to apologize. They depend on the context: 1. Expression of regret 2. Offer of apology 3. Request for forgiveness 4. Taking responsibility
- 3. EXPRESSION OF REGRET It is common to say and add what the regret expressed is about, a comment or express sympathy : I´m sorry. That´s terrible news. I´m sorry to hear that. I´m sorry. I hope everything works out fine soon.
- 4. OFFER OF APOLOGY When we “affect” someone, it is advisable both to offer the apology and explain, offer repair for the offense or promise forbearance from similar situations in the future: I apologize for the delay. I missed my flight. I apologize for the inconvenience. I´ll buy you a new one I apologize for the confusion. It won´t happen again.
- 5. EXCLAMATIONS, INTENSIFICATIONS Theuse of “exclamations” is important because they can intensify the apology Oh, I´m sorry. My mistake. Are you O.K.? Exclamation+ taking responsibility+ expressing concern