Other Ways to Say: Thank You, You’re Welcome, I’m Sorry…

Expressions of thanking:

• Thank you
• Thanks
• Thank you for helping me bring these books
• Thank you very much
• Thanks a lot
• Many thanks

Responses:

• You’re welcome
• Don’t mention it
• That’s alright
• It’s my pleasure
• Not at all
• I’m glad you like it
• Sure thing
• Thanks anyway

Other ways to say “Thank you” in very formal situation:

• I appreciate your kindness
• I’m  grateful to you for…
• How very kind of you
• I would like to express my deep gratitude to you

Examples:

• Anna: Hi Emily, I have a hamburger for you.
• Emily: Hi, Anna. Owh, thank you so much. I really like humburger.
• Anna: No problem

Apologizing:

• I’m sorry/ I'm sorry for.../ I'm sorry that...
• I would like to apologize to you.
• I’m sorry for coming late, sir.
• Please forgive me for my mistake.
• I’m really sorry for disturbing you.
• Pardon me for not coming on your party.
• Oops, Sorry
• Sorry about that
• I apologize for...
• It was my faul
• I should have.../ I shouldn't have...
• We deeply regret/ Please accept your apologies.

Responding to Apologies

• Never mind.
• That’s alright.
• It’s alright.
• It’s OK.
• It doesn’t matter.
• Don’t worry, It’s Okay.
• Apology accepted.
• You don't need to apologize.
• I quite understand. I'm sure you couldn't help it.
• No harm done. 

Examples:

• Jame: Good morning, Sir
• Mr. Smith: Morning, Jame
• Jame: I would like to apologize for being late to class
• Mr. Smith: Why do you come late?
• Jame: My motorbike had a flat tyre on the way to school.
• Mr. Smith: It’s ok this time. Please be on time in the future
• Jame: I will. Thank you, Sir