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I dont know the difference between shitsurei shimasu and sumimasen can anyone tell me pls? thnx difference between shitsurei shimasu and sumimasen
Apr 29, 2012 12:35 AM
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To me, "shitsurei shimasu" (excuse me) is more formal and polite than "sumimasen" (sorry). I've used "sumimasen" in an excuse-me kind of way when I wanted to get a clerk's attention at a store or a youth hostel. (Plus, it was easier for me to say and remember. LOL)
April 29, 2012
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English, Filipino (Tagalog), Japanese
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Japanese
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