Sometimes when I walk down a hallway and turn a corner, I'll nearly crash into someone who was coming from the other direction. Most of the time, the other person will say "sorry" before continuing along their way. But why? What's the purpose of the apology? They didn't do anything wrong.
Yet, there they are saying "sorry." By their logic, should I be apologizing too since we had equal roles in the near collision? Well, it's not going to happen. I will not say I'm sorry for making a turn unless I literally did crash into them. Or accidentally spilled hot coffee all over their open-toed shoes or something.
Instead of "sorry," I choose to say "excuse me," "pardon me," or -- if I'm in more of an international mood -- "perdonamente." It just seems more appropriate.
A few minutes ago, a co-worker and I nearly collided while we each turned the same corner. At the exact same time, we both said "perdon." It was awesome.
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