Damaged Property
Letter #1:
I am very sorry and embarrassed that I knocked down your fence post as I was backing out of your driveway last night. I know you had worked hard to get that fence built, only to have someone like me damage it. I offer no excuse. I simply wasn’t paying attention.
Of course I will pay for the repair as soon as possible. Debbie said that your home owner’s insurance policy may cover the damage, so she told me to wait until she had called the company. I’ll be glad to follow through on the repairs. It’s the least I can do. Thanks for putting up with me. I’ll be in touch.
Letter #2:
I am terribly sorry that I damaged the ipod you lent me. I know you take pride in your ipod collection, so having this happen is undoubtedly disturbing. I will try to replace it if it is still in print. Otherwise, I will compensate you for it. Our friendship is too important to not make this right.
Letter #3:
I am sorry for the damage we did to your lemon tree. My children were playing in the tree when the limb broke. I realize you must be very disturbed at the loss of the lemons and the damage to the tree, because you take such good care of your trees and garden. Of course my children are banned from your garden, and our family has agreed to work together to compensate you for your loss. Please let me know what a fair sum would be to pay for the tree surgeon and to cover the cost of the lost fruit. We want to be good neighbors and good friends.
Letter #4:
Please accept my sincere apology for the damage I did to your car yesterday. Of course my insurance will completely cover the cost of repairs, but I know this will still cause you great inconvenience. I deeply regret my carelessness and the trouble this has caused you. You can be sure that I will be more careful in the future.
Letter #5:
You were so gracious last night when I spilled coffee on your pants, but it really was my own fault and I’m sorry for my carelessness. I can imagine how frustrating it must have been for you to have such a beautiful outfit ruined. Please, will you allow me to pay for having it cleaned?
If the fabric is damaged to the point where professional cleaning won’t help, I will be only too pleased to replace the pants. Just have the bills sent to me or send me the receipts. It really is the least I can do.