The Indirect Meaning of the Word Sorry

British people really overuse this word sorry we use it for everything so if I am wanting to get by I can say sorry meaning excuse me and by you know based on the context is obvious what I want to do. Instead of saying could I please ask you to move so I can get up and leave the train they would already be standing up like yeah out you go, he says. He also explains how British people often have a harsh opinion but put it in a nicer way not to hurt someone's feelings.

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