Thursday, October 20, 2011

Asking for Clarification

·      Sorry. Repeat the last word, please.
·      Pardon?
·      Sorry?
·      I beg your pardon?
·      I’m sorry. What did you say?
·      I’m sorry. Would you repeat what you just said?
·      I am sorry. Would you mind repeating what you just said?

Example:

Fatma    : Could you pass me the drink, please?
Malik     : Pardon?
Fatma    : Pass me the drink, please?
Malik     : OK. Here you are.
Fatma    : Thanks.