How do you say sorry?
Differences
In English there are many ways to apologise, depending on situation:
Info
Then, they speak about a Ghanian journalist (Afia Pokua) that critized the king of Ashanti's tribe. It speaks a presenter that explains what's happened is very unusual.
Afia's story
Afia divided opinions inGhana, and for this she decided to say sorry to the king, following traditional rules for apologise: ✈︎ She must bow down in front of the king; ✈︎She must wear with black clothes
Afia's story shows how to people say sorry in different cultures.
Traditions
Russia
Russia
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There are three journalists that explain their tradition about how to they say sorry in their nations:
Russia
In Russia there is a tradition that there's a forgiveness day. It happens on the last Sunday before easter. On this day you call your friends and relatives and apologise for any sorrowsПрошу прощения
South korea
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South korea
Pakistan
Korea
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In Korea apologies depending by the relationship have you got with the other person: formal situations or friends/relatives situations 실례합니다
Pakistan
Pakistan
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The pakistanis aren't expressive and for this they say sorry in the middle of a conversation. معاف کیجیے گا
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Words
Apologise: Chiedere scusa Sorrows: Dolori Bow down: Inginocchiarsi tug your ear lobes: Tirare le orecchie
Thanks
Podcast linkhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250703
Irene Zinato 1T tur
Formal situation
"Please forgive me" ╰┈➤Per favore mi perdoni
To a friend
"Sorry, my bad" ╰┈➤Scusa colpa mia
Common phrase
"I'm sorry" ╰┈➤Scusami/scusatemi
How do you say sorry?
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Transcript
How do you say sorry?
Differences
In English there are many ways to apologise, depending on situation:
Info
Then, they speak about a Ghanian journalist (Afia Pokua) that critized the king of Ashanti's tribe. It speaks a presenter that explains what's happened is very unusual.
Afia's story
Afia divided opinions inGhana, and for this she decided to say sorry to the king, following traditional rules for apologise: ✈︎ She must bow down in front of the king; ✈︎She must wear with black clothes
Afia's story shows how to people say sorry in different cultures.
Traditions
Russia
Russia
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
There are three journalists that explain their tradition about how to they say sorry in their nations:
Russia
In Russia there is a tradition that there's a forgiveness day. It happens on the last Sunday before easter. On this day you call your friends and relatives and apologise for any sorrowsПрошу прощения
South korea
Title
Write a brief description here
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
South korea
Pakistan
Korea
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
In Korea apologies depending by the relationship have you got with the other person: formal situations or friends/relatives situations 실례합니다
Pakistan
Pakistan
Title
The pakistanis aren't expressive and for this they say sorry in the middle of a conversation. معاف کیجیے گا
Write a brief description here
Title
Write a brief description here
Words
Apologise: Chiedere scusa Sorrows: Dolori Bow down: Inginocchiarsi tug your ear lobes: Tirare le orecchie
Thanks
Podcast linkhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250703
Irene Zinato 1T tur
Formal situation
"Please forgive me" ╰┈➤Per favore mi perdoni
To a friend
"Sorry, my bad" ╰┈➤Scusa colpa mia
Common phrase
"I'm sorry" ╰┈➤Scusami/scusatemi