Apologizing 道歉_情景口语

apologizing 道歉

sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.

1.a: i'm afraid i spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
b: oh, don't worry about it.
a: i want to apologize. is there anything i can do?
b: just forget about it. i never did like it anyway.

2.a: i'm really sorry, but i seem to have misplaced your scarf.
b: oh, that's all right.
a: i'm very sorry. can i get you another one?
b: no. forget about it. it's not important.

3.a: i'm sorry, but i can't find the book you lent me.
b: that's ok.
a: i really feel bad about it. let me buy you a new one.
b: no. don't be silly. i wouldn't dream of letting you do that.

4.a: i feel terrible, but i've just broken your ashtray.
b: it's nothing to get upset about.
a: i don't know what to say. i'd like to replace it.
b: no. it's out of the question.