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Today's episode is about something many English learners do too often,

saying sorry all the time, even when they don't need to.

Let me give you some examples.

Sorry. Can I ask a question?

Sorry. My English is bad.

Sorry for bothering you.

Sorry for my pronunciation.

Maybe you've said these before. Maybe you say them often. That's okay. It's a common habit,

especially for people who want to be polite. But here's the truth.

Saying sorry too much makes you sound nervous,

even when you're doing nothing wrong.

It makes your voice sound small.

It makes you feel weak inside,

and it teaches other people not to take you seriously.

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