Letter of Apology

Letter of Apology
A letter of apology can be either formal or informal. It can be written when someone has made a mistake, has failed to perform a duty or is not able to fulfil a promise. The main body contains reasons for the inconvenience caused. In the final paragraph you can express your hope to improve the situation or promise to make up for any problems that have been caused.
Introduction
Paragraph I
A reason for writing


Main Body
Paragraph* II – III
Reasons to explain the inconvenience caused


Conclusion
Final paragraph
Express understanding/regret or promise to make up for the situation

Closing remarks

Full name


Dear Sir/Madam,
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 was not paying attention.
Of course I will pay for the repair as soon as possible. Jane 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 is the least I can do.
Thanks for putting up with me. I will be in touch.
Abdullo Rahmatullayev
Useful tips:
Opening Remarks:
(Formal) I am writing to apologise for/l must apologise for/Please accept my sincerest apologies for/How can I apologise enough for/l must apologise profusely for, etc.
(Informal) I hope you will understand when I say that/What can I say, except I’m sorry that/l'm sorry for/ 1 owe you an apology/l'm so sorry if I upset you in any way/ I can't describe how sorry I am and how guilty I feel, etc.


Closing Remarks:
(Formal) Once again, sincerest apologies for/l hope you will accept my apologies/l hope my apologies will be/are accepted, etc.
(Informal) I hope you believe me when I say how sorry I am/l can’t tell you how sorry I am/1 beg you to forgive me for/There is no excuse fo r... and I hope you’ll forgive me, etc.
Homework:
Write the following in the appropriate style using 80-120 words.
1. You have promised your boss that you will work some extra hours next weekend. Due to a family problem, you will be unable to fulfil your promise. Write a letter of apology to your boss explaining your reasons and promising to make it up to him/her.
Write the following in the appropriate style using 80-120 words.
2. Your friend let you spend the weekend at his seaside cottage. While staying there you accidentally stained an
expensive Uzbek rug. Write an email apologizing for the damage and offering to get it cleaned.