Apologizing 道歉 Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently. 1.A: I m afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth. B: Oh, don t worry about it. A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do? B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway. 2.A: I m really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf. B: Oh, that s all right. A: I m very sorry. Can I get you another one? B: No. Forget about it. It s not important. 3.A: I m sorry, but I can t find the book you lent me. B: That s OK. A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one. B: No. Don t be silly. I wouldn t dream of letting you do that. 4.A: I feel terrible, but I ve just broken your ashtray. B: It s nothing to get upset about. A: I don t know what to say. I d like to replace it. B: No. It s out of the question.