Sometimes, we make mistakes and need to apologize , or we need to ask for a moment of someone’s time . In today’s lesson, we will learn how to say sorry and how to politely ask for someone’s attention in English. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Apologize · Timbaland · OneRepublic Shock Value ℗ 2007 Mosley Music/Interscope Records Released on: 2007-01-... For instance, if you missed a crucial deadline, do not make excuses for your actions. Instead, your apology should be straightforward: “I apologize for failing to meet the deadline for (…) project, and I understand how this has negatively impacted our team. To rectify the situation, I will work diligently to complete the project as soon as possible.” 3. Express Regret Expressing genuine regret and empathy for the consequences of your mistake strengthens the sincerity of your apology ...