To: xxx
Subject: Missing Order
Dear Mr Gatt,
I am sorry to hear about the problems you have been experiencing with the order you placed with us on the 23rd January.[1] I cannot as yet say who is at fault but I assure you there will be a full investigation.[2] Moyra Brown, who is our production assistant, will contact you shortly to arrange suitable compensation for the inconvenience that has been caused.[3]
I would like to apologise once more.
Yours sincerely,
George Hili
Dear Charlie,
Kindly excuse me for my not being able to see you off at the airport this Saturday as I have promised. A major business partner of our company will be attending an important conference in Xiamen this weekend, and my boss finally chooses me to accompany him there to negotiate about a new transaction.
I have just been informed of this plan and am happy about the decisionthis is an opportunity to both display and enhance my abilities, so I am afraid I cannot be present at the airport. Pursuing study overseas is an essential step in the accomplishment of your dream.
亲爱的查理,
请原谅我的`不能给你送行机场这个星期六我已经承诺。我们公司的主要业务合作伙伴将出席一个重要会议在厦门这个周末,和我的老板最后选择我陪他去谈判关于一个新事务。
我刚刚被告知这个计划,我高兴的决定是一个机会展示和提高我的能力,所以我恐怕不能到机场。追求海外留学是一个重要的一步成就你的梦想。
Dear Bob,
Im writing to apologize for having forgotten to return the the Beatles CD to you when I left Canada,I was in such a hurry that I packed everything in my luggage without checking carefully.Had I paid more attention then,I wouldnt have made such a stupid mistake.
Now something must be done to solve the problem because I understand you cherish the CD enormously.I can either send it to you by express mail or alternatively compensate you at a reasonable price.If you do not mind,I may bring it back to you next time I go to Canada.
Please let me know which solution you prefer at your earliest convenience.I really hope you will accept my sincere apology.
Faithfully yours,
Li ming
Dear Mr. Li
It has been brought to my attention that upon checking in at China World Hotel on Jun 2, 1999 Your experience was one of difficulty.
I would like to express my sincere apologies for the poor attitude of our receptionist when she advised you of the error in your reservation. there is simply no excuse in her behavior as I assure you that the necessary action gas been taken to rectify the lack of service you should have receive.
Unfortunately there was an error in your reservation regarding your arrival date. I am unable to identify where the oversight originated through my investigation however I regret that you were inconvenienced.
Mr. Li, I do hope that I can assure you that your negative experience was an isolated incident, I look forward to welcoming you back in very near future so that we can restore your confidence in the product and service of Shangri-La China World Hotel. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly in business or pleasure bring you back to Beijing.
Sincerely,
Alfred Zhugan
Dear Martin,
I am looking forward to your visit. Just think, after all these years of writing to each other, we will finally have the chance to meet! However, I am sorry that I will not be able to meet you at the airport as soon as you arrive.
The reason is that your flight will arrive early in the morning, and the earliest I can get To the airport will be about an hour after you land. Please wait for me in the arrival lounge. You should be able to have breakfast there while you wait.
By the way, as we have never met I must tell you how to recognize me. I am of medium height and have a small moustache. In addition, I will be carrying a copy of the morning newspaper tucked under my left arm.
Looking forward to our meeting.
Yours sincerely,