1.   A remark that is considered humorous in one culture can cause great offence in another.

2.   He later appeared on television to apologize for causing offence.

3.   How can I refuse the invitation without causing offence?

4.   Inconsiderate smoking can cause considerable offence to the majority of people who do not smoke.

5.   It contained words and phrases likely to cause offence-this time to blacks.

6.   On the down side, domestic broadcasters Decided to ban any songs or plays that could cause offence.

7.   Record companies feared the album might cause offence to people on religious grounds.

8.   They believe music causes less offence to the listener than direct speech.

9.   This appointment was apparently predetermined, and it caused some offence in the profession.

10.   To ignore this can cause great offence.