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Child Running Around Supermarket

A parent apologizes to another shopper or staff member because their child is running wildly through the aisles of a supermarket, potentially causing inconvenience or minor accidents.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Sarah (Female)
Oh, excuse me! I am so sorry about my son. He's a bit too energetic today.
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Michael (Male)
No worries at all. Kids will be kids, right?
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Sarah (Female)
Still, he could trip someone. Jonathan, please slow down!
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Michael (Male)
It's fine, really. I remember my own kids doing the same thing. Just trying to have some fun.
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Sarah (Female)
I appreciate your understanding. He's usually not quite this wild in public.
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Michael (Male)
Don't worry about it. Enjoy the rest of your shopping!
7
Sarah (Female)
You too. Thanks again!

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

excuse me

A polite way to get someone's attention or to apologize for a small interruption, often used before saying sorry.

sorry

An expression of apology when you feel bad about something, like a child's bad behavior; it's very common in everyday English.

energetic

Describes someone full of energy and activity, often used for children who are very active or hyper.

worries

Short for 'no worries,' meaning it's not a problem at all; a casual way to reassure someone.

kids

Informal word for children; used in relaxed conversations instead of the more formal 'children.'

trip

To cause someone to fall by accidentally hitting their foot; here, it means the child might make someone stumble.

wild

Describes uncontrolled or crazy behavior, like a child running around without listening; useful for describing naughty actions.

appreciate

To feel grateful for something, like someone's kindness; often used in polite responses to thanks.

understanding

Being sympathetic and not upset about a situation; shows patience, especially with parents and kids.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Oh, excuse me! I am so sorry about my son.

This is a polite way to start an apology; 'excuse me' gets attention, and 'I am so sorry about' expresses regret for a specific reason. Useful for interrupting to apologize in public.

He's a bit too energetic today.

Uses 'a bit too' to mean slightly more than normal; 'energetic' describes high energy. This sentence explains a child's behavior softly without blaming.

No worries at all. Kids will be kids, right?

A reassuring response to an apology; 'kids will be kids' is an idiom meaning children act childishly sometimes. The 'right?' seeks agreement casually. Great for showing empathy.

Still, he could trip someone.

'Still' means 'even so' or 'however'; 'could' shows possibility of danger. This highlights a potential problem politely, useful in apologies to explain concerns.

I appreciate your understanding.

Expresses thanks for patience; simple present tense for general gratitude. This is a polite way to end an apology conversation and build goodwill.

Don't worry about it.

A common phrase to dismiss concerns; imperative 'don't worry' is direct but friendly. Use it to comfort someone who feels bad about a minor issue.

You too. Thanks again!

'You too' mirrors a wish back, like 'enjoy shopping'; 'thanks again' reinforces gratitude. Short and natural for ending positive interactions.