It's a good idea to be as² polite³ as possible⁴ even⁵ when complaining
            about something.

            1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud.
            B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep?
            A: Yes, And while⁷ I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow⁸
            my records¹⁰.
            B: I'm sorry. You're right. I should have asked.

            2.A: Do you think you could¹¹ keep the noise down?
            B: I'm sorry. Am I keeping you awake¹²?
            A: Yes. And another thing, would⁶ you mind¹³ not making long distance¹⁴
            calls.
            B: I'm sorry. I thought¹⁵ you wouldn't mind.

            3.A: That radio's pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?
            B: Sorry. Was¹⁶ I disturbing¹⁷ you?
            A: Yes. And something else, please don't borrow my clothes without
            asking.
            B: Sorry. I guess I wasn't thinking¹⁸. I won't do it again.

            4.A: You don't have to play that record⁹ so loud, do you?
            B: I'm sorry. Has it been bothering¹⁹ you?
            A: Yes. And please ask me the next time you want to use something.
            B: I'm sorry. I meant to ask you