Anna: I think you are using my pen.
Jane: Sorry, but I am sure this is my pen.
Anna: I want to watch something else
Jane: Well I am sorry, but I am watching this now.
Anna: Have you seen my dog?
Jane: No, I haven't, I am sorry.
Anna: What have you been telling Mark about me?
Jane: I am sorry, I didn't mean it.
Anna: Could I borrow your car?
Jane: No, sorry, you can't.
Anna: Have you got me some chocolates?.
Jane: Oh, sorry, I completely forgot.
Is Jane apologising?
The bus has stopped and you want to get off. But the bus is full. You say:
Excuse me, Can I pass through?
OR
Sorry, get out of my way.
Your friend asked you to buy her some bread in the supermarket and you forgot. You say:
Excuse me, what bread?
OR
I am very sorry, I forgot.
You are phoning the station to ask when the train is going to arrive. You say:
Excuse me, what time is the train coming?
OR
I am sorry I don't know what time the train arrives.
You are waiting in the queue and someone is trying to get in front of you. You say:
Excuse me, but I was here before you.
OR
I don't know what you are doing, I am sorry.
Your friend asks 'What are we having for supper today?' You say:
Excuse me, I have not thought about it.
OR
I am sorry, I have not thought about it yet.
Your friend asks 'Would you like to come for dinner tomorrow?' You say:
Excuse me, I can't
OR
I am sorry, but not tomorrow.
