Improve your Vocabulary: Stop saying SORRY!

“Sorry” is a useful word, but it’s not the right word for every situation. It loses its power when used too much and in the wrong situations. In this video, I’ll give you more precise and powerful words to use in situations you’ll face in life. We’ll cover words and expressions including “whoops”, “my bad”, “sorry about that”, “pardon me”, and “excuse me”, as well as ones you can use in more serious situations such as “I want to apologize”, “please forgive me”, and more. www.engvid.com/improve-your-v...
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In this lesson:
00:00 ~ Introduction -
01:13 Why you should stop using "sorry" so much
02:20 - Light Mistakes -
02:31 whoops
03:08 my bad
03:50 sorry about that
04:25 - Excuse Yourself -
04:42 excuse me
06:57 pardon me
08:43 - Serious Mistakes -
09:21 I want to apologize
09:51 please forgive me
12:23 I didn't mean to offend
19:32 - How to say sorry when someone dies -
20:12 my condolences
20:30 I'm sorry to hear about ____'s passing
20:54 I'm sorry for your loss
21:27 - How to give a real apology -
22:29 - Homework -

[@engvidJames]

Thanks for watching, everyone. Next, check out some of my other Improve Your Vocabulary videos: Improve Your Vocabulary: Stop saying OKAY! kzbin.info/www/bejne/faasgauZjdx5aZI Improve Your Vocabulary: Stop saying I KNOW! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInNp6OIZZeohMk

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I'm a canadian and I'm always saying sorry, so this definitely helps expand that word into different meanings.

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This video is anti Canadian! Sorry!

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"You are not just teach us english" you should change that to, "you are not just teachING us english"

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Or even better : ,,you do not only teach us english" (I'm not a native speaker, but for me it sounds more correctly, lol)

[@slowone8367]

@@Alina-hy4yg yeah that's probably a better way to put it

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Thank you for this lesson, as a Spanish speaker it gets hard to not say "sorry" in almost every moment hahaha because I think that just saying oops or something different it's not enough, thanks again ❤️

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You are saying "Minha culpa" (my fault in portuguese) in the beggining of video was fantastic. thank you James for inspiring me.

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[@RicoBurghFan]

Saying sorry is also appropriate when expressing sympathy as when someone tells you their loved one died or when they tell you bad news. "I'm so sorry for your loss." In this case it expresses your sadness at what happened.

[@Chucomar]

Instead of so sorry: my condolences and prayers to you and your family.

[@thugpug4392]

Yeah say "I'm sorry for your loss" though not just "I'm sorry". "My condolences" is better.

[@tchalla222]

Hmmmm... he mentioned that in the video. Did you watch the video?

[@KRmedfndllcARCwof81213]

Actually my condolences is more appropriate for loss...

[@aditya2k3]

He is trying to provide u alternative and best phrases that is appropriate for the situation There is nothing wrong or right .......

[@-MankoMan]

Me saying "I apologise" instead of "I'm sorry". Everyone else at the funeral:

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You can ask for amends any way 😅

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I apologize for your loss

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Sorry! 🤣 It's true us Canadians say sorry for everything.

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I knew a British that say: I am sorry,I am sorry,I am sorry all the time.

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i’m one of the overly sensitive, over thinker Americans so i’m constantly saying sorry for everything haha

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Thank you for giving me a wide knowledge of that word SORRY. I can now use it correctly in any given situation

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This was an insightful and awesome video about using sorry in daily life. Thanks James, you're great!

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You did a great job sir! Hope everyone who's in customer service industry watch this.

[@cristinanietoiborra4615]

Thanks for this video. I'm working in a funeral home and as Spanish speaker, I'm afraid not to express myself correctly when English speakers arrive there and I've to express my condolences to the family or relatives. No doubts thanks to you ☺️

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Thank you. You are teaching me don't say sorry and now i am bulling without sorry.

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You made an excellent summary. Thanks a lot!

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Anybody is offended by everything...true words!! thanks for your great lesson.

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Totally agreed with you James. In Canada, we turn to say sorry for everything.

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Even as an ESL guy that learned English in the 90s. Unlike the Canadians I avoided so much SORRY in California way before watching this. Great video James!

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Hello James! What about "Stop saying Hi/Bye"?

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I like to use _My apologize_ when needed ☺️

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You are correct.

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same here

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Yes! I agree on offending others

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When I on the subway , after I passed a gas , I always say "my condolences" 🤣

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7:53 my favorite "excuse me" intonation. 🤣🤣🤣

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My policy i “”never complain, never explain”

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I’m Canadian and I’ll never stop saying I’m sorry! 💪 😆

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They don't teach that in school's here in Germany. Gald I always had native English speaking friends to help me with the small stuff like this. Even though most of the time I knew it already 😅 Love ya vids, keep up the great work man ✌️

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what camera brand and model are you using for record your video? and what resolution do you use?

[@farhabriaz9570]

*Gets two hours late for the work or meeting* Me to my boss: thanks for your patience (instead of I apologize)

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Big up 👍

[@KRmedfndllcARCwof81213]

I'd also recommend watch how you say it because it can be offensive too like a parent saying sorry in a mean way...

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Thaaaanks

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thank youuu

[@user-jg9rp5qf4g]

I'm Canadian and this video hurts my soul. Our national identity is basically maple syrup, hockey, and apologies. XD