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Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by lepasharon(f): 2:09pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
brits do aswell |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by BigBrother9ja: 2:09pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Sorry please which dumb mod pushed this sorry-shit to fp 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by AreaFada2: 2:11pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Just good manners to do so. Other cultures say "please, S'il vout plait, bittle, etc. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by oyienootieno: 2:11pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
There's no default anger anywhere. That "Sorry" ish was coined out from locals. Igbo will say Biko what time is it? While Yoruba will say Jo and Hausa will even beg you with Allah Dan Allah what is the time. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Nobody: 2:11pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Sorry,can u like my comment for no reason 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by OneNigeria001: 2:12pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Bollinger(m): 2:13pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
We are very apologetic as a Nation. It is an inferiority complex. It affects me till today even though i moved societies for years now. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Nobody: 2:13pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
hehehehhehe, the best answer has been given, lots of people have default anger 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Endtimesmith(m): 2:13pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Everybody is angry, so it is proper to say "Sorry"before you can get fervent attention. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by RosaConsidine: 2:15pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Sorry is another word for Excuse me. Politeness. Ask Britain before you guys continue saying nonsense. It does sound weird though. "Excuse me" sounds better for politely calling someone's attention... Ironically, in Nigeria, people use "excuse me" to either angrily tell someone to go away ,that they are going away or that they will start ignoring you immediately after! 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Stanleysteno(m): 2:16pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Hahahaha Nice reply... Apology in advance, the question wey i go ask fit provoke u for no reason...... Person wey dey waka with inbuilt, or inborn or follow come anger for street, u wan come stop am ask question, hmm bros u need to say sorry 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by tintingz(m): 2:16pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
I guess the poster is local, even in developed countries, they say sorry before asking strangers questions, the reason is being polite and some people might be thinking of other things or busy and you're like disturbing the person, you need to add "sorry" "please" or "excuse me" before asking your questions. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by oglalasioux(m): 2:19pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
It's the standard way of speaking English. A British man will start most sentences of seeking favour with sorry please. Official way of asking a superior to do something in a memo is 'please kindly' If it's a subordinate it starts with 'please' In informal settings it's 'sorry please' It's also common to answer thus; Sentence : 'sorry please, what is the time?' Answer: 'I'm afraid it's past noon.' 'Sorry please when does the bus arrive?' 'I'm afraid the bus already left.' We picked that way of speaking from our colonial masters. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by mimiolajire007(f): 2:22pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
lol |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by tintingz(m): 2:22pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
oglalasioux:Don't mind the poster, he/she must be an illiterate, even illiterate say sorry in their native tongue like "ejo" "biko" before asking questions. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Baamivic: 2:22pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
because u w get angry after d question. Like, who u be? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Queenema(f): 2:28pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
That is the denotative meaning. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by czaratwork: 2:33pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
laugh wan kill me die |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by czaratwork: 2:34pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
factory fitted anger. lol Stanleysteno: 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Tedassie(m): 2:39pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
ShawttySoFyne:yeah,illbliss |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Nobody: 2:41pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
It is not exclusive to Nigerians. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by YoungBlackRico(m): 2:45pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
"Bros no vex o, are you the last person" Me: ©YBR 2 Likes
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Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by ImaIma1(f): 2:48pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Even on nairaland there are too many angry people always using angry emoticons sef. If you are not a member of their caucus, you will get hostilities. I lie? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by jaymdee(m): 2:49pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
sheddo619: Where you from hear "dis route"? Usual talk na "chairman, shey if I follow dis road, I go burst out for NEPA office "? 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by luckydion(m): 2:53pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
this is a good observation..... Really many people are found of this..... "apology" b4 question or throwing their observation or contribution.\ Most of the people doing this have self intimidation and self defeat..., fear of faces and places, in fact all fears Before you approach someone as such you need to compose yourself... No one can just scold u out.... composure matter sssss. How do you expect one that is busy or under pressure to just attend to another who is not bold... Delete self intimidation before such approach. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by ellbreziy(m): 2:54pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Tazdroid: dumb!!! 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Dicedpineapple(f): 2:56pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
lwkmd |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by abasumike12345: 2:57pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Tazdroid:I think is an appeal to ego and a mark of respect to his person 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by Nobody: 2:57pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Lucario007: See you forming intelligence but u cant see the no.2 of the definitions is more of an excuse me. People often say excuse as a form of pernitence, like when they sneeze or belge. What is sorry if its not a word for politeness in english? Okpo. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Say 'Sorry' Before Asking Questions? See Reply by luckydion(m): 2:58pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
RosaConsidine: Before you approach someone as such you need to compose yourself... No one can just scold u out.... composure matter sssss. How do you expect one that is busy or under pressure to just attend to another who is not bold... Delete self intimidation before such approach. 1 Like |
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