Speak English with Tiffani Podcast 001 : English Expressions (I'm sorry to bother you but... // Would you mind if...)
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Nov 15, 2017 AI Snips
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Polite Use of "Sorry to Bother You"
- Use "I'm sorry to bother you, but..." to politely ask for help, especially from people you don't know well.
- This phrase softens the request, showing respect for the other person's time and attention.
Dialogue Example for Polite Requests
- The dialogue example shows how to ask for borrowing someone's notebook politely using both expressions.
- It demonstrates using "Sorry to bother you" and "Would you mind if" naturally in a conversation.
Polite Requests with "Would You Mind If"
- Use "Would you mind if..." to politely request permission for something.
- This expression helps you sound more fluent and respectful when asking others.