不管是開店做生意還是一般的商場業務交流,有時在討論業務、推進專案的過程中,彼此在溝通時可能會造成一些不可避免的誤會,此時就需要向對方進行口頭和書面的道歉和解釋,一般來說,若是以書面的道歉和解釋要正式一些。這裡提供Apology和Explanation的範例。
一、道歉(Apology)
Dear Mr. / Ms,
We are sorry we cannot send you immediately the catalogue and price list for which you asked in your letter of March 10. Supplies are expected from the printers in two weeks and as soon as we receive them, we will send you a copy.
Yours faithfully
親愛的先生/小姐,
對三月十日來信所要目錄和價格單,很抱歉無法馬上寄到。印刷廠兩周後供貨,一旦收到,我們將給您寄去一份。
您誠摯的(朋友)
二、解釋(Explanation)
Dear Mr. / Ms,
I was very concerned when I received your letter of yesterday complaining that the central heating system in your new house had not been completed by the date promised. On referring to our earlier correspondence,I find that I had mistaken the date for completion. The fault is entirely mine and I deeply regret that it should have occurred.
I realize the inconvenience our oversight must be causing you and will do everything possible to avoid any further delay. I have already given instructions for the work to have priority and the engineers working on the job to be placed on overtime. These arrangements should see the installation completed by next weekend.
Yours faithfully(朋友)
親愛的先生/小姐,
昨天收到你的來信,抱怨您新家的中央加熱系統未按規定時間裝好,對此我非常關心。參考較早的通信,我發現我搞錯了完成日期。錯誤完全是我的,對此我非常抱歉。
我明白我們的疏忽給您造成的不便,我們將竭盡全力避免再耽擱。我已指示這項工作優先做並讓工程人員加班。這樣安排會於下周完成安裝。
您誠摯的(朋友)
三、其他好用的道歉例句︰
1. Please accept my apology.
1.請接受我的道歉。
2. I'm terribly sorry.
2.我深感抱歉。
3. That was my mistake.
3.這是我的疏失。
4. It's all my fault.
4.這全部是我的錯。