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Apology strategies. Apologies in English taken from: Pragmatics Teaching Natural Conversation by Noel R. Houck and Donna H. Tatsuki , editors ( TESOL CLASSROOM Practice series). There are several ways to apologize . They depend on the context : Expression of regret
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Apologystrategies Apologies in Englishtaken from: Pragmatics Teaching Natural Conversation by Noel R. Houck and Donna H. Tatsuki, editors ( TESOL CLASSROOM Practice series)
There are severalways to apologize. Theydepend on the context: Expression of regret Offer of apology Request for forgiveness Taking responsibility Do you only say “I´m sorry”?
It is common to say and addwhat the regretexpressed is about, a comment or expresssympathy : • I´m sorry. That´s terrible news. • I´m sorry to hearthat. • I´m sorry. I hope everythingworksout fine soon. Expression of Regret
Whenwe “affect” someone, it is advisableboth to offer the apology and explain, offerrepair for the offense or promiseforbearance from similar situations in the future: • I apologize for the delay. I missedmyflight. • I apologize for the inconvenience. I´llbuy you a new one • I apologize for the confusion. It won´thappenagain. Offer of apology
The use of “exclamations” is important becausethey can intensify the apology • Oh, I´m sorry. My mistake. Are you O.K.? • Exclamation+taking responsibility+ expressing concern Exclamations, intensifications