We say “I am sorry.” and “Sorry.” to apologize. We apologize to others when we make mistakes and refuse something.
The following are expressions to apologize and the responses.
| Apologizing | Responding |
|---|---|
| I am really sorry. | Never mind. |
| I am sorry for arriving late. | Ok, but don’t do it again. |
| Please forgive me. | Sure. |
| I do apologize. | It’s all right. |
| Sorry for what I have done. I didn’t mean to. | It’s OK. Forget it. |