Employee Apology

Letter #1: I apologize for the delay in sending last month’s paychecks. I realize that you, too, need to meet your monthly obligations in a timely manner, and such delays do not help. To avoid such frustrations in the future, we are changing to a computer system that will prepare checks a week in advance for distribution on payday. This unfortunate event should never be repeated. Thank you...

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Mistaken Letter

Letter #1: Thank you for your phone call regarding your account. We sincerely apologise for our error in the letter we sent you. We do have a record of your August 1 payment, which cleared your account. We value you as a customer and appreciate your courtesy in this matter. Letter #2: We appreciate your calling our attention to our billing mistake and apologize for the inconvenience we no doubt...

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Incomplete Information

Letter #1: Please accept our apologies for the mistake that appeared in our Sunday advertisement. We didn’t realize what happened until we received a flood of telephone calls ordering the stereo set for $99.00 instead of $399.00. A correction will appear in the next announcement. I know this is a disappointment for those who had their hopes raised, but you can understand that it is...

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Poor Service

Letter #1: We hope you will accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience your party experienced when you held an anniversary celebration in our ballroom. I know it was important for you to begin at 7:00 p.m., and the failure of our other guests to leave the room on time was a frustration to us all. Thank you for your patience while we enlisted the help of several additional persons to help...

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Offensive Behaviour

Letter #1: I owe an apology to all my co-workers and their families for my attempt at being funny at the company picnic last Friday. I realise now that my costume was offensive to you and your families. I am very sorry. I know you look forward to the annual picnic as a time for wholesome family activities, and my insensitive garb was not appropriate. I can’t undo what I have done, but you...

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Sorry On Behalf

Letter #1: On behalf of Blackburn Associates I extend my sincere apologies for the behavior of our field representative at the recent trade show. We expect all our employees to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages not only during their working hours but for several hours before reporting to work. Thank you for informing us of this inexcusable incident. We are embarrassed that someone from...

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