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Whether they make you wait for two seconds or two hours, they will say,
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'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'
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1. Can be heard at Banks, Offices, etc.
2. Usually spoken with a wheedling, grovelling tone that is touched with a sense of great tragedy
3. Makes you wonder if they really mean it
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1. 'Omatase!'
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| Explanation:
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This is a very common phrase in business while dealing with waiting customers. The waiting period is irrelevant, only that they may add 'Taihen' if they really HAVE kept you waiting long.
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Japanese
> Popular Expressions
> Business / Commerce
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Kestrel R.
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Instead of "'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'", in English we say "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting"
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James
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Rating: 5
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August 17, 2014
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Rating: 5
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February 11, 2011
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Instead of "'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'", in Lithuanian we say "Atsiprašau už pavėlavimą"
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Maria
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Rating: 5
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December 29, 2010
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Instead of "'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'", in Spanish we say "Disculpa la demora."
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KC
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Instead of "'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'", in English we say "Sorry to keep you waiting."
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Rating: 5
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February 22, 2009
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Rating: 4
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November 8, 2008
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Instead of "'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'", in Japanese we say "Mousiwake nai desu. Okurete sumimasen."
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Katia
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Rating: 5
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September 22, 2008
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Merci
Instead of "'(Taihen) Omatase shimashita..'", in French we say "Toutes nos excuses"
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