Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.
  1.A: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
  B: Oh, don't worry about it.
  A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do?
  B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway.
  2.A: I'm really sorry,but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.
  B: Oh,that's all right.
  A: I'm very sorry. Can I get you another one?
  B: No. Forget about it. It's not important.
  3.A: I'm sorry,but I can't find the book you lent me.
  B: That's OK.
  A: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
  B: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that.
  4.A: I feel terrible,but I've just broken your ashtray.
  B: It's nothing to get upset about.
  A: I don't know what to say. I'd like to replace it.
  B: No. It's out of the question.