情景对话：Apologizing（道歉）

　　Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.

　　1.A: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.

　　B: Oh, don't worry about it.

　　A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do?

　　B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway.

　　2.A: I'm really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.

　　B: Oh, that's all right.

　　A: I'm very sorry. Can I get you another one?

　　B: No. Forget about it. It's not important.

　　3.A: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.

　　B: That's OK.

　　A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.

　　B: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that.

　　4.A: I feel terrible, but I've just broken your ashtray.

　　B: It's nothing to get upset about.

　　A: I don't know what to say. I'd like to replace it.

　　B: No. It's out of the question.