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Tone Tips - I'm Sorry

Brian L

Jun 1, 2025

Here’s a quick tip on different ways to say “I’m sorry.”

Try these common options:
My bad (casual)
Sorry about that (friendly)
I apologize (formal)
Pardon me (polite)
I truly regret that (formal & sincere).

Each phrase fits different situations—use the right one for you!

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