Express Yourself Apologizing

Apologizing

When you have caused a problem for somebody, they are less likely to be very angry if you can make a polite apology:

I'm so/​terribly/​very sorry I'm late.

I do apologize. I'll get you another cup.

I must apologize for keeping you waiting.

(British English) We would like to apologize on behalf of the management.

We would like to offer/​Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.

Responses:

That's all right/​OK.

No problem.

Don't worry about it.

It's fine, really.