Elementary ✍️ Writing · #61 of 98

Writing an Apology

Say sorry, explain, and offer to fix it.

Examples

  • I'm sorry I was late. It won't happen again.

Key rules

  • An apology says sorry, explains what happened briefly and offers to make things right
  • Avoid blaming other people
  • Use I'm sorry rather than I'm sorry you feel that way

Common mistakes

  • I'm sorry you were upset. → I'm sorry I was late to our meeting. I should have called you.

Use cases

  • Apologising to a friend
  • Apologising to a customer
  • Writing a formal apology to a teacher
💡 Tip: Mention what you will do differently, such as Next time I will call you before I leave.
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