concept   apologies
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, it is common and expected to apologize for minor inconveniences as a form of politeness.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 apologies UK Apologies are commonly expected and used in daily interactions 1
2 apologies UK Frequent use of the phrase 'sorry' as a polite form of apology, even for minor incidents 1
3 apologies UK Apologies are still common, but there may be a greater tolerance for minor inconveniences without immediate apologies. 1
4 apologies UK Frequently used as a politeness convention, even for minor inconveniences 1
5 apologies UK Apologizing for minor inconveniences is considered good manners 1
6 apologies UK Apologies are often expected for small inconveniences 1
7 apologies UK The British culture tends to use apologies more sparingly, and frequently apologizing for minor things may be perceived as insincere. 1
8 apologies United Kingdom Apologies are used frequently, even for small inconveniences. 1
9 apologies United Kingdom Apologizing for small inconveniences is common and expected. 1
10 apologies United Kingdom Apologizing for minor inconveniences or accidents is common 1
11 apologies United Kingdom Apologies often include saying 'I'm sorry' and expressing regret for a mistake or offense. 1
12 apologizing UK Frequent apologies are considered polite and customary. 1
13 apologizing UK Apologizing for minor inconveniences or mistakes is a common courtesy 1
14 apologizing UK More frequent and often used as a polite form of speech 1
15 apologizing United Kingdom It is common to apologize for minor inconveniences such as bumping into someone or interrupting a conversation. 1
16 apologizing United Kingdom Apologizing for minor inconveniences or mistakes is considered polite and common in everyday interactions. 1
17 apology United Kingdom Saying 'I'm sorry' and taking responsibility for one's actions is an important part of social interaction and resolving conflicts. 1
18 apology United Kingdom It's common to apologize for small inconveniences, even if not directly responsible. 1
19 apology United Kingdom There is a stereotype that British people are hesitant to apologize and tend to be reserved in expressing remorse. 1