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Pardon

usgb/ˈpɑːrdn/Volume
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Polite Apology

Use 'pardon me' to apologize in a polite or formal way, especially in social situations.

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Pardon me for interrupting your conversation.
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Cultural Sensitivity

'Pardon' can seem overly formal in casual settings; 'sorry' or 'excuse me' might be more common.

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I'm sorry, could you please pass the salt?
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