
Mistake
Apologies Expected
When acknowledging a mistake in English-speaking cultures, saying sorry is often expected.
I'm sorry, that was my mistake for not double-checking the report.
Learn from Errors
Discussing mistakes can be a sign of wanting to improve and not repeat them.
My last mistake taught me to always verify my sources.
Politeness Factor
Using 'small', 'tiny' or 'slight' before 'mistake' can make it sound less severe.
There’s a small mistake here; you forgot to include the date.
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