Use a sincere voice when seeking forgiveness to sound genuine.

Apologetic Tone

Follow 'pardon me' with an immediate remedy or offer of correction.

Quick Recovery

It implies your acknowledgment of the mistake, showing accountability.

Use this if you didn't catch someone's words and need them repeated.

It's a polite way to ask for information that was missed without offending.

Especially useful in loud environments where hearing is difficult.

Conveys a light annoyance or disapproval in certain situations.

Introduces disagreement in a conversation without appearing rude.

Signals that what follows may be unexpected or challenging to the listener.