I’m sorry

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Pro Tip 1/3

Sincere Regret

Use 'I'm sorry' to show you truly regret your actions and understand their impact.

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I'm sorry I lost your book; it was careless of me.

Pro Tip 2/3

Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, overusing 'I'm sorry' can seem insincere.

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I realized that saying 'I'm sorry' for small mistakes seemed excessive.

Pro Tip 3/3

Non-verbal Cues

Body language should match your words to show that you mean 'I'm sorry'.

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I'm sorry, she said, with tears in her eyes.

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