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Polite

Phrase

Is this on sale?

Asking about discounts

Phrase

I’m terribly sorry for…

Deep regret

Phrase

Can I pay by card?

Asking about payment methods

Phrase

Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.

Hearing issue apology

Phrase

Do you mind repeating that?

Polite request

Phrase

Sorry

Simple and quick

Phrase

Let me repeat that just to make sure?

Verification request

Phrase

Would you mind repeating that?

Very polite request

Phrase

It is not a good idea for me

Assertive but polite refusal.

Phrase

I want to, but I’m unable to.

Expresses desire but inability.

Phrase

We appreciate the offer, but …

Grateful but firm refusal (business/professional).

Phrase

I’d rather not, thanks.

Polite but firm refusal.

Phrase

Apologies, but I can’t make it.

Polite cancellation/refusal.

Phrase

Sounds fun, but I’m not available.

Polite decline due to unavailability.

Phrase

I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking!

Polite decline with appreciation.

Phrase

I’m not able to commit to that right now.

Polite refusal due to current constraints.

Phrase

Could you please repeat that?

Direct polite request

Phrase

Excuse me?

General request to repeat

Phrase

Forget about it

Dismissing the issue

Phrase

Don’t worry about it.

Reassuring forgiveness

Phrase

Forget about it. I understand

Compassionate dismissal

Phrase

No harm done

Confirming no consequences

Phrase

Don’t apologize.

Stopping unnecessary guilt

Phrase

Don’t worry. You’re forgiven!

Explicit forgiveness

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