Explain me the meaing of "pain in the ***"

Czawuk,

Welcome.

This thread should probably be located in the grammar section, but we'll leave it here so you know where to find it easily.

His grammar is poor. It should read:

I am sorry for being a pain in the a$$, but that is me. Maybe I should stop emailing. If you want me to stop, I will.

Translation: I am sorry for bothering you. I know I am a bother (a disturbance). Maybe I should stop emailing you. If you want me to stop, I will.

1) Is he upset? I think so.

2) Apologized? Would need to see more context. But sort of apologized, yes.

3) Swear word? It might not be the Queen's English, but I wouldn't consider it a swear word. He certainly **did not** mean to swear at you. I would say he is using "street" or slang English. It is a little rough around the edges, but it is commonly heard. Very few people would be upset. On the other hand, you would likely use better English around small children.

Hope that helps.

MountainHiker