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Excuse Me and I'm Sorry
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Borkin, Ann; Reinhart, Susan M. – TESOL Quarterly, 1978
Generalizations were formulated about the appropriate use of "excuse me" and "I'm sorry" and were used to explain the inappropriate use of these expressions by nonnative speakers. The use of these expressions in English as a second language texts is reviewed and suggestions for teaching are offered. (SW)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, English (Second Language)