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Im sorry can be an apology for a mistake orwrongdoing, for refusing a request, for interrupting someone, or for accidentallybumping or getting too close to someone。 All of the following expressions can mean Im sorry。 Sorry eg. Sorry Icant join you tonight。 Excuseme eg. Excuse me for interrupting。 Pardon eg. Pardon me. I need to get by。 Forgiveme eg. Ididnt mean to hurt your feelings. Please, forgive me。 Oops! eg. Oops! Istepped on your toe. Are you okay? RESPONSESTO IM SORRY Saying Sorry requires a response. Often people say Thatsokay or Its okay, meaning thatits not necessary to be sorry or that everything turned out okay. Here aresome other expressions that are used in response to Sorry: Thatsall right Itscool: in this context, cool is slang for fine, good,okay Dontworry about it Nevermind Forgetit No big deal: means Its not big enough to worryabout The following expressions are said in replyto Sorry when the apology is for amore serious offense, or when the offended person is still upset: Iappreciate your apology: a polite acceptance ofapology without saying Its okay | 
