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excuse me, sir vs excuse me sir

Both "excuse me, sir" and "excuse me sir" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Excuse me, sir" is used when you want to politely get someone's attention or ask for help. On the other hand, "excuse me sir" is used when you want to apologize or ask for permission in a more direct manner.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 19446 views

excuse me, sir

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely get someone's attention or ask for help.

This phrase is used to address someone in a polite manner, especially when seeking assistance or trying to get their attention.

Examples:

  • Excuse me, sir. Could you help me find this book?
  • Excuse me, sir. Do you have a moment to answer a few questions?
  • EXCUSE ME SIR is a point-and-click adventure game featuring content creator Molly Moonn. Her world is creepy, surreal, and if you're not careful... deadly!
  • Oct 6, 2021 ... Excuse me sir. Photo. r/EDM - Excuse me sir. Upvote 2K
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... Just wanna say THANK YOU for playing EXCUSE ME SIR and showing interest in this collab. Out of all the games I've released on Itch ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... ago. GameGrumpsEpisodes. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. That Molly Moon Game | Excuse me, sir. Game Grumps · youtube.com. Open. Upvote 27
  • Apr 27, 2024 ... 954K likes, 4715 comments - lilochipie on April 27, 2024: "EXCUSE ME SIR ‼️ Thank you @dustymdouglas for this amazing voice cover of Lilo ...
  • Feb 26, 2015 ... Excuse me Sir, your strategy is showing... ... I made my first ever LinkedIn Blog post... ... I was going to suggest to my GM that he should blog on ...
  • Nov 11, 2023 ... 1M likes, 6725 comments - lilochipie on November 11, 2023: "EXCUSE ME, Sir ! Thanks @dustymdouglas for this amazing voice cover ...
  • Aug 20, 2009 ... Excuse Me, Sir. May I Interest You In Things You Don't Need? August 20, 2009 / Timothy B. Corcoran. In a few days I'll be attending a legal ...
  • Aug 21, 2018 ... 1. Is it true that you don't address people you don't know by sir/madam in BE but you do in AE? Excuse me, sir/madam, can you tell me the time?
  • Excuse me sir, do you know anything about Fertilizer? One thing is for sure: strangers don't quite know what to say when asked if they know anything about ...

Alternatives:

  • Pardon me, sir
  • Sir, excuse me
  • Sir, may I have a moment of your time?
  • Sir, could you please assist me?
  • Sir, I need your help.

excuse me sir

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you want to apologize or ask for permission in a more direct manner.

This phrase is used to apologize or ask for permission in a direct manner, without the use of a comma for a pause.

Examples:

  • Excuse me sir, may I enter the room?
  • Excuse me sir, I'm sorry for the mistake.
  • EXCUSE ME SIR is a point-and-click adventure game featuring content creator Molly Moonn. Her world is creepy, surreal, and if you're not careful... deadly! Can ...
  • Oct 6, 2021 ... Excuse me sir. Photo. r/EDM - Excuse me sir. Upvote 2K
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... Just wanna say THANK YOU for playing EXCUSE ME SIR and showing interest in this collab. Out of all the games I've released on Itch ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... ago. GameGrumpsEpisodes. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. That Molly Moon Game | Excuse me, sir. Game Grumps · youtube.com. Open. Upvote 27
  • Apr 27, 2024 ... 954K likes, 4715 comments - lilochipie on April 27, 2024: "EXCUSE ME SIR ‼️ Thank you @dustymdouglas for this amazing voice cover of Lilo ...
  • Feb 26, 2015 ... Excuse me Sir, your strategy is showing... ... I made my first ever LinkedIn Blog post... ... I was going to suggest to my GM that he should blog on ...
  • Nov 11, 2023 ... 1M likes, 6725 comments - lilochipie on November 11, 2023: "EXCUSE ME, Sir ! Thanks @dustymdouglas for this amazing voice cover ...
  • Aug 20, 2009 ... Excuse Me, Sir. May I Interest You In Things You Don't Need? August 20, 2009 / Timothy B. Corcoran. In a few days I'll be attending a legal ...
  • Aug 21, 2018 ... 1. Is it true that you don't address people you don't know by sir/madam in BE but you do in AE? Excuse me, sir/madam, can you tell me the ...
  • Excuse me sir, do you know anything about Fertilizer? One thing is for sure: strangers don't quite know what to say when asked if they know anything about ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm sorry, sir
  • Sir, may I?
  • Sir, I apologize.
  • Sir, may I ask a question?
  • Sir, may I have a moment?

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