At work, I pretty regularly am confronted by unconventional grammar and unsavory manners. One practice has really become common, but highly aggravating.
"Sorry" means Ive just done something and regret it.
"Pardon" or "excuse me" means I'm about to unavoidably do something that, without warning, would necessitate "sorry."
Do NOT say "sorry" regarding something you are about to do...and continue on to do after having said "sorry." If you were sorry, you wouldn't do the very thing you are apologizing for immediately after apologizing.
I had to get a new Blog - storage is up, people!!
13 years ago
Well said! You are spot on.
ReplyDeleteHeh. Good points.
ReplyDeleteWell said.
ReplyDeleteUgh- I really don't like bad manners- I'm sure you have that every day! I always tell my kids "sorry" is not an apology- it's a word- I'm going to need a string of words to constitute an apology.
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