This is an All-Ears English Podcast episode 1678, damage control.

How to Apologize After the Fact.

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If you offend or hurt someone unintentionally, how can you open up a conversation and apologize

in English to make sure there's no resentment?

Today, learn this crucial skill with native English phrases.

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I'm excited to be here and not only are we on the mic, Lindsay, but we're also on the screen.

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It is an awesome place to be. All right, so let's get into it today.

Today, we're talking about that awkward situation when you've done something wrong to someone

and you need to apologize for it, but kind of the moment has passed.

And now you're seeing them. And what do you do? Right?

Yeah, it's real. And this is especially awkward. Well, it's,

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