Apologizing
(1)
A: I feel very bad. I broke your ashtray.
B: That wasn’t’ an ashtray!! That was my mother’s urn!!
A: I don’t know what to say. Can I replace it?
B: Oh, you will some day.
(2)
A: I’m sorry. I lost the book you gave me.
B: Books are very important.
A: I feel very bad. Can I buy you a new one?
B: Yes, please. A very expensive one.
(3)
A: I’m sorry. I spilled coffee on your table.
B: You did?!?!?!!
A: I want to apologize. What can I do?
B: Well, a new table would be nice.