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Interrupting politely in English (beginner)
Beginner English for interrupting politely. Key line: “Sorry, can I *jump* *in* for a second?”
Full script
Lin
Sorry, can I jump in for a second?
Them
Sure. I talk a lot, sorry.
Lin
No problem. Your bag is open.
Them
Oh! Again? My bag hates zippers.
Lin
And your apple is rolling away.
Them
Wow, it's making a run for it.
Lin
Here. I can catch your apple.
Them
Thanks. My lunch is very dramatic.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
cut in
✓ Sorry, can I jump in for a second?Polite way to cut in
Common for polite interruptions
it’s okay
✓ No problem.Used after an apology
Natural reply to "sorry"
bag is open
✓ Your bag is open.Saying a bag isn’t zipped
open can mean not zipped
here you go
✓ Here.Used when giving something
Common when handing things
Quick answers
cut in: what to say in English
Say “Sorry, can I jump in for a second?” — polite way to cut in. Common for polite interruptions.
it’s okay: what to say in English
Say “No problem.” — used after an apology. Natural reply to "sorry".
bag is open: what to say in English
Say “Your bag is open.” — saying a bag isn’t zipped. open can mean not zipped.
here you go: what to say in English
Say “Here.” — used when giving something. Common when handing things.