past participle

[ramaraj]

what is the difference between

1. i am sorry to disturb
2. i am sorry to have disturbed

[TheParser]

what is the difference between

1. i am sorry to disturb
2. i am sorry to have disturbed

***** NOT A TEACHER *****


(1) Maybe ( I do not say that I am right):


Tom: Ms. Smith, may I enter your office?

Ms. Smith: Yes.

Tom: I am sorry to disturb you [now], ma'am, but I have some important

business matters.

Ms. Smith: Do sit down.

(Ms. Smith and Tom talk for 30 minutes.)

Tom (gets up from his chair): Ms. Smith, I am sorry to have disturbed

you [ 30 minutes ago], but this matter was very important.

Ms. Smith: You did not disturb me [30 minutes ago]. My door is always open

to employees who want to discuss business matters. Have a nice day.