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RonnieSORRY! Why Canadians say “sorry” so much
The average Canadian says “sorry” 24 times a day.
Why do Canadians use the word “sorry” so much, and in so many situations? I’ll show you how “sorry” in Canada can be used for:
- Apologizing for bumping or interrupting someone
- Asking someone to repeat themselves (“Sorry?”)
- Getting attention politely (“Sorry, where’s the bus stop?”)
- Making a small complaint more polite (“Sorry, my soup is cold.”)
- Diffusing a tense moment or showing sympathy
After watching this video, you’ll know when to say “sorry,” how to pronounce it like a Canadian, and how it helps keep conversations friendly and polite. Give it a try and start sounding more Canadian! Or don’t give it a try and you can sound like you’re from the USA! Also, I don’t actually know how many times a day the average Canadian says sorry…but it’s a lot.
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