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Formal

Phrase

It’s all my fault.

Full ownership

Phrase

I hope you’ll forgive me for…

Future-focused

Phrase

That was rude of me. I’m sorry.

Manners focus

Phrase

Pardon me for this…

Mild/old-fashioned

Phrase

I’m ashamed of…

Moral regret

Phrase

I’d like to apologize for…

Polite intention

Phrase

Please, forgive me for…

Repeated plea

Phrase

I shouldn’t have…

Specific regret

Phrase

I am so sorry for…

Strong emotion

Phrase

I’m really ashamed of what I did.

Strong self-blame

Phrase

I’m really sorry about what I said.

Verbal remorse

Phrase

I’m terribly sorry for…

Deep regret

Phrase

Do you mind repeating that?

Polite request

Phrase

Would you mind repeating that?

Very polite request

Phrase

I am not accepting anything else at this time

Formal refusal (often for offers/requests).

Phrase

Apologies, but I can’t make it.

Polite cancellation/refusal.

Phrase

There’s no need to. It’s all right.

Gentle refusal of apology

Phrase

Could you please repeat that?

Direct polite request

Phrase

I am ready. May I start it?

Seeking permission to begin

Phrase

Is this correct?

Validating accuracy

Phrase

Never mind. I quite understand

British-style forgiveness

Phrase

May I ask for some help? I need to get to…

Very polite way to request directions.

Phrase

Sorry for being late

Apologizing for tardiness

Phrase

Could you direct me to…?

Formal request for directions.

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