The Example of Apologizing
In a classroom
Edo : Good morning, sir.
Mr. Kuncoro : Morning, Edo.
Edo : I would like to apologize for
being late to class.
Mr. Kuncoro : Why do you come late?
Edo : My motorbike had a flat tyre
on the way to school.
Mr. Kuncoro : It’s OK this time. Please be on time in the
future.
Edo : Yes, I will. Thank you, sir.
In a meeting
Manager : We’re sorry to have the meeting
here. We know that it’s not comfortable here, but we have no
choice. The meeting room is being renovated.
Guest : That’s all right, we completely
understand.
Manager : Thank you.
In classroom
Lisa : Sorry, I forgot to bring your magazine back.
Ani : No problem, I have finished reading it
and you may give it back to me next time.
Lisa : Thanks.
The Example of Showing Sympathy
At school
Iwan : I saw someone pick you up at school yesterday.
Who was he?
Adi : Oh, he’s my uncle. He told me that my
mother had just passed away. Then he asked me to go home.
Iwan : I’m sorry to hear that, please accept my
condolence.
Adi : Thanks.