Is it correct to say sorry for keeping you waiting?
Both are grammatically correct, and they even apply to the same situation (i.e. one in which, as you say them, you are in fact still keeping the hearer waiting). Once the listener is no longer waiting, go for the perfect: “I am sorry to have kept you waiting”.
How to say sorry politely in English?
Here are six other words for saying sorry.
- My Apologies. My apologies is another word for “I’m sorry.” It’s rather formal, so it’s fine for business contexts.
- Pardon/Pardon Me/I Beg Your Pardon. Pardon is a verb which means to allow as a courtesy.
- Excuse Me.
- Mea Culpa.
- Oops/Whoops.
- My Bad.
How do you answer Sorry to keep you waiting?
A good reply to almost any apology is something like “that’s OK.” In the specific case of a person’s lateness, you can say something more specific such as “It wasn’t a problem, I don’t have to be anywhere else soon” or “I’m sure we’ll still have enough time.”
How do you say sorry for making someone wait?
Sorry to (do something) When you make a larger mistake and want to apologize more strongly, you can say “I’m sorry for ___ing”: I’m sorry for making you wait so long. But being 5 minutes late to a lunch appointment is not a big mistake, so saying “Sorry to keep you waiting” is a perfect way to apologize.
How do you apologize for keeping someone waiting?
How do you reply to waiting?
If you’re waiting in line and a customer service representative says “thank you for waiting” and you haven’t been waiting long and/or it’s obvious that the person worked as quickly and efficiently as possible, you could reply, “thank you for getting to me quickly” or “thank you for making the wait a short one.”
How do you say sorry to someone you like?
How to say sorry for someone you love?
- I am an imperfect being, but this does not justify the mistakes that I have made to you.
- I never meant to upset you because you are valuable to me.
- I always cause some mess.
- I’m sorry for making you sad and hurting you because of my crazy temper.