meantolearn  +  773791 Wed, 10 Jun 09 07:11 AM 1. Is it OK to say the following? "Sorry for keeping you waiting. Was I too long?" 2. Is it OK to ask, "was I too long" when I use longer time to finish something (e.g. making a speech) Thanks meantolearn Joined on Thu, Feb 24 2005 Regular Member 808 I think; therefore I am. Speaking, Speeches, Apologies

	farihasaleh  +  773799 Wed, 10 Jun 09 07:26 AM I think the more common way to ask this is: Did I take too long? Hope this helps! Fariha. farihasaleh Joined on Mon, May 25 2009 Junior Member 72 Fariha

	MrPernickety  +  773873 Wed, 10 Jun 09 08:48 AM Hi, I think this is what you're looking for:   I hope the wait wasn't too long MrPernickety Joined on Sat, Oct 25 2008 Regular Member 748 Amendment XXX to the US Constitution: No man shall be held accountable for any promise he makes while drunk unless it was a bet.

	Clive  +  774310 Wed, 10 Jun 09 03:22 PM Hi, 'Was I too long?' is OK.   Also common is 'Did I take too long?'   Best wishes, Clive  Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,668 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo

	meantolearn  +  774497 Wed, 10 Jun 09 08:20 PM Hi, Clive. Is it OK to say the following? "Was I too long for the speech I just made?" "Was I too long for keeping you waiting?" Of course, I may also say, "was my speech too long". Thanks in advance meantolearn Speaking, Speeches

	Clive  +  774525 Wed, 10 Jun 09 09:26 PM Hi, Is it OK to say the following? "Was I too long for the speech I just made?" "Was I too long for keeping you waiting?"   No. 'For' does not work here. You might naturally say - Was I too long (in) making my speech?   Was I too long? Did I keep you waiting? Did I keep you waiting too long?   Of course, I may also say, "was my speech too long". Yes.   Clive Clive Speaking, Speeches

	Avangi  +  776908 Fri, 12 Jun 09 05:56 AM Clive “ Was I too long (in) making my speech? ”   This one works well for me.  I can't think of another one! Avangi Joined on Mon, Nov 19 2007 Veteran Member 8,207 ". . . le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile." - Henri de Regnier Speaking, Speeches