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Sorry to keep you waiting vs Sorry for keeping you waiting

Both of these are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They express the same sentiment of apologizing for making someone wait. The choice between 'Sorry to keep you waiting.' and 'Sorry for keeping you waiting.' depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they're used.
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Sorry to keep you waiting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to apologize for making someone wait. It implies that the action of keeping the person waiting is ongoing or in progress.

Examples:

  • Sorry to keep you waiting. I'll be with you in just a moment.
  • I'm sorry to keep you waiting. There was a delay in the meeting.
  • Mar 22, 2021 ... ... sorry to keep you waiting”. I ... sorry to keep you waiting”. I tried to google the difference between them, and it seems that if the wait ...
  • May 27, 2018 ... Sorry to keep you waiting. It will be just another 5 minutes. Thanks for being patient. If the person used the perfect in that case, you might ...
  • Jan 25, 2019 ... Which one is correct: “I am sorry to keep you waiting”, or “I am sorry for keeping you waiting”? You are still sitting in the waiting room, ...
  • Apr 15, 2009 ... I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I know both are correct sentenses, but am not sure what difference there is between them. My interpretation is as ...
  • Jul 10, 2023 ... Quick Update! Sorry to Keep You Waiting! ... This content isn't available. Skip video.
  • 284 Followers, 18 Following, 37 Posts - Sorry To Keep You Waiting (@sorry2keepyouwaiting) on Instagram: "Short series as I take a solo road trip thru ...
  • Sorry to keep you waiting ... Preview of a four panel comic in black and white with a blue accent tone. ... With the NHS under pressure, it is easy to see doctors ( ...
  • Mar 11, 2024 ... "Sorry to Keep You Waiting": Recovering from Negative Consequences Resulting from Service Robot Unintended Rejection. Authors: Xiaoyu Chang.
  • Apr 15, 2022 ... 189K likes, 1779 comments - kurtisconner on April 15, 2022: "sorry to keep you waiting here are the rest of the cities! patreon pre-sale ...
  • May 9, 2024 ... Sorry to keep you waiting. No photo description available. Antwon Kristina Newman and 1K others · 󰤥 1K · 󰤦 131 · 󰤧 142. Ryan Bratton.

Alternatives:

  • Apologies for keeping you waiting
  • I apologize for making you wait
  • Sorry for the delay
  • I'm sorry for the wait
  • Forgive me for the delay

Sorry for keeping you waiting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to apologize for making someone wait. It emphasizes the completion of the action of keeping the person waiting.

Examples:

  • Sorry for keeping you waiting. I got caught up in traffic.
  • I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long.
  • Mar 22, 2021 ... Hi, I've been saying “sorry for keeping you waiting” my whole life and just recently learned that some people say “sorry to keep you ...
  • May 27, 2018 ... Sorry for keeping you waiting. Sorry for having kept you waiting. The only nuanced difference, and it is a very slight one indeed, is that with ...
  • May 29, 2023 ... Why is it "Sorry for keeping you WAITING", but "Sorry for making you WAIT"? Also, how do sentences like "I saw him steal/stealing (?) the ...
  • Sorry for keeping you waiting extra few weeks for next episode of Mental Asylum Radio! The reason for delay is simple: I moved house and studio, but I'm...
  • Jan 25, 2019 ... Which one is correct: “I am sorry to keep you waiting”, or “I am sorry for keeping you waiting”? You are still sitting in the waiting room, ...
  • Dec 23, 2015 ... In idiomatic BE that would be almost correct: "Sorry for keeping you waiting". apricots. Senior Member. English - US. Dec 23, 2015 · #4.
  • Jun 10, 2021 ... I am sorry for keeping you waiting but I didn't really mean to go into the jewelers and then, I just lost time. I think maybe the one you need ...
  • Apr 15, 2009 ... One more question: 3. "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting so long." Does No.3 mean "I'm sorry to ...
  • May 2, 2024 ... Any updates from your side? Tania May 14, 2024, 12:10pm 10. Dear @marcelbrode ! Sorry for keeping you waiting! Update_as_unapproved is using ...
  • May 17, 2024 ... ... sorry for keeping you waiting but I had to craft the best books for... | Instagram. Instagram. Log in. Open app. bishopandwilde's profile ...

Alternatives:

  • Apologies for the delay
  • I apologize for the wait
  • Sorry for the inconvenience
  • Forgive me for the delay
  • I'm sorry for the holdup

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