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    Samples and Tips to Write an Apology Letter

    “To err is human...”, yet to accept our mistakes and offer an apology is a daunting task for
    many of us. And, it becomes all the way more complicated when we talk about mistakes
    made in professional spaces. One also needs to understand when and how to apologize at
    work.

    Also see: Apology Letter Format


    If mistakes happen, fix the situations with appropriate apologies. An apology can transform
    the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift (Margaret Lee Runbeck). It can turn a negative
    experience into a positive one. But it needs to be genuine and well-crafted.

    Apology letter samples


    Check out the following apology letter samples that can be used in various work situations.

    Apology letter to boss: Sample 1

    Sub: Apology letter

    Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. {Recipient's Name},

    Please accept my sincere apology for sending wrong reports to the client. I understand this
    has caused a lot of inconvenience to the client and our company.

    I cannot defend my actions, but I want to tell you that I am handling four projects
    simultaneously. I got confused and mistakenly sent the wrong reports. I am truly sorry for
    such a lousy mistake.

    I want you to know that I have already apologized to the client personally and sent the
    correct reports. I have also arranged a meeting with the client to eliminate any chance of
    miscommunication about our reports.

    Kindly suggest if any other remedial step should be taken from our end.

    I understand your disappointment, and I am truly sorry. I can assure you that this mistake will
    never be repeated in the future.

    Yours Sincerely,
    {Your Name}

    Apology letter for inconvenience: Sample 2


    Sub: Apology letter
    Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. {Recipient's Name},

    I want to apologize for missing our appointment on Saturday. It was very unprofessional on
    my part to not inform you on time. I would like you to know that I was caught up in an
    emergency situation with another patient.

    I know how busy you are, and missing an appointment would require a lot of planning on
    your part. I totally respect your time. I want to assure you it will not happen again. I usually
    make sure my patients are informed if I am unable to make an appointment. I regret that I
    could not inform you ahead of time. I am very sorry if I caused you any trouble.

    Please let me know if I can do anything else to help you. You have your next appointment on
    coming Thursday. I look forward to seeing you then. If you need to visit me before that,
    please let me know exactly when you would like to schedule your appointment.

    Thank you for your patience. Should you have any concerns, please contact me.

    Yours Sincerely,
    {Your Name}

    Apology letter for a mistake: Sample 3


    Sub: Apology letter

    Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. {Recipient's Name},

    Thank you for contacting us about your faulty LED television set. We are very sorry that the
    item {Order no.} that you received on {Specific Date} was defective and did not function as
    promised. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by this.

    All our products undergo several stages of quality checks before we ship them. We will
    surely carry out a formal inquiry to examine how your product slipped past our quality
    measures.

    We have already shipped you a new LED television, which should arrive at your registered
    address in 3-5 business days. Please return the defective television set in the enclosed box
    when you receive the new one.

    We will investigate at which level the quality check failed. This will help us improve our
    quality check process.

    We have also sent you a coupon for 30% off on your next purchase in hopes of
    compensating for the inconvenience.

    Please feel free to contact us with any further concerns.


    Yours Sincerely,
    {Your Name}

    Apology letter to a client: Sample 4


    Sub: Apology letter

    Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. {Recipient's Name},

    Please accept my sincere apology on behalf of our company {Company Name}. We are
    sorry to learn that your experience with the delivered software did not meet your
    expectations. Our development team should have followed the exact guidelines and sought
    your validation before making any change in the approved plan. We understand that it is
    annoying for you.

    We take full responsibility for the situation and offer to provide you with a newer version of
    the software without any extra cost borne by you as a gesture of gratitude from the
    company. Our team will get in touch with you soon to discuss the changes you would like to
    make in the current version.

    We have also put new guidelines in place for our development team to avoid such situations
    in the future. We want to assure you that this type of situation will never happen again. You
    are a valued client, and we hope to continue the business with you in the future.

    If there are any other issues that need to be addressed, please don't hesitate to contact me
    personally or any member of the team.

    Yours Sincerely,
    {Your Name}

    Apology letter to a colleague: Sample 5


    Sub: Apology letter

    Dear {Recipient's Name},

    I am really sorry for my behavior this morning. I did not mean to offend you when I
    mentioned that you take longer breaks than allowed. I just wanted to inform you as a friend
    in case you were not aware. I did not want you to get pointed out by the team lead.

    I realized why you lost your calm. I should have spoken to you about this personally and not
    in front of other colleagues. I am really sorry that I also lost my temper in the spur of the
    moment. There is no explanation for my behavior. I just want you to know that I really regret
    my actions.
    I know it definitely has damaged our friendship and working relationship a little. However, I
    hope to find a way to fix this situation. Being teammates, we need to have a good working
    relationship between us to make our project a success.

    I hope this letter would be of some help in initiating a conversation between us. Please
    accept my sincere apologies for my actions. I promise you that I will never behave in such a
    manner again.

    Yours sincerely,
    {Your Name}

    Apology letter to a customer: Sample 6


    Sub: Apology letter

    Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. {Recipient's Name},

    I want to extend my sincere apologies on behalf of {Your company name} for the poor
    customer experience that you had with {Name of the representative}, our customer service
    representative.

    I was informed that our representative was unable to provide a satisfactory answer to your
    query and hung up the phone while transferring the call to a supervisor. I understand your
    frustration as you had to call again to connect to a supervisor.

    At {Company name}, we ensure 100% customer satisfaction, and we are really sorry for
    letting you down. I would like you to know that we provide training to all representatives on
    how to properly handle our customers’ issues, including how to escalate problems that they
    are unable to assist with. We are going to take steps to ensure that such situations are taken
    care of in a better way.

    We have decided to hold a mandatory review session weekly to make sure our
    representatives are aware of the proper procedure for transferring calls.
    I really appreciate you brought this issue to our attention. Your feedback is valuable and will
    help us to improve our operations.

    Should you need any assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

    Yours Sincerely,
    {Your Name}

    Tips to write an apology letter


    Let us look at some tips to write a professional apology letter.
    1. Ask for forgiveness
    Cartoonist Lynn Johnston said that an apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about
    anything. A sincere 'I am sorry' works like a charm. Seeking forgiveness can send across a
    clear message that you are sincerely sorry. However, avoid melodrama. ?
    2. Accept your mistake
    It is important to own the mistake to show your sincerity. It can be a little difficult in some
    situations. However, it is the essence of a genuine apology.
    3. State what happened
    Sometimes it seems a redundant thing to do, yet it is very important. It ensures the wronged
    person that he/she was heard properly and that you are aware of the whole situation.
    Describing what happened also reiterates your stand on the whole situation. However, avoid
    being defensive and let the person know that you are genuinely concerned.
    4. Provide solution
    Providing a well-thought-out plan of action to resolve the issue is important. It calms down
    the wronged person, and he/she feels that you actually worked towards providing a solution
    for the problem.
    5. Provide assurance
    To maintain a healthy professional relationship, it is important to provide assurance that
    similar mistakes will not be repeated again. Describe the steps taken by you to avoid similar
    situations in the future. Also, state if similar situations arise, how you intend to solve them in
    a more effective manner.

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