Sorry, Not Sorry - Why We Say Sorry Too Much | Easy English Podcast
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Ever notice how you say "sorry" for things that clearly aren't your fault? In this episode of Easy English, we unpack the strange habit of over-apologizing: why it happens, what "sorry" is actually doing when it's not about guilt, and how understanding this one small word will make your spoken English sound noticeably more natural. This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want to sound less like a textbook and more like a real English speaker, especially in meetings, presentations, and everyday conversation. Five words to listen for: reflex, instinctively, sincere, overuse, guilt. New episodes every week — real English, one everyday topic at a time.Watch the video episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdSWbiJYKbWfhHrizj5wA
00:00 Why We Say Sorry 00:49 Poll And Vocabulary 03:32 Support The Podcast 04:16 Sorry As A Reflex 06:38 Four Meanings Of Sorry 09:21 Keeping The Peace 11:03 Fluency Beyond Grammar 12:09 When Sorry Loses Power 14:35 Confidence And Balance 16:31 Regional Differences 18:25 Key Takeaways And Goodbye
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