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03 August, 2005

How to say I'm sorry the Canadian way

When I go to another country, or have visitors from somewhere else, it is inevitably pointed out that I apologize...ALOT. I don't know why it is that Canadians have a tendency to say sorry for everything, but I have noticed recently that it is very true. Some examples:

At a resteraunt: "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but it seems I was brought a hamburger instead of a grilled chicken. I'm really sorry, but I would prefer the chicken."

In Old Navy's fitting room: "I'm sorry, but can I try this on?"

When ringing someone: "Sorry to bother you, but have you got a minute?"

When you bump into someone at the mall: "Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to walk into you. Sorry, I wasn't paying attention."

When someone bumps into you at the mall: "Och, sorry 'bout that!" (While thinking "ya wee fecker, you bumped into me!"

There are, I am sure, a few more ways to be a sorry Canadian. But it is time for my dinner, so sorry, but I am off.


1 comment:

United Irelander said...

When someone bumps into you in Ireland:

"Watch where you're f*ckin' going will ya"?

We're years ahead of you!