chapter2-6-7 apology.pptVIP

应用英语写作 作者：胡丽纯 * * * 责任编辑：张琛 出版日期：2009年9月 IDPN：308-2009-132 课件章数：26 Part two :CHAPTER 6 Practical English Writing For Vocational Colleges General Business Paperwork Secretary Documents—Apology Part 2:CHAPTER 6 Discussion Introduction of apology Samples Answers to the exercises Discussion ●What should we pay attention to while writing an apology? Introduction of apology Letters of apology and explanation are necessary when one breaks a promise, misses an appointment, fails to reply to a letter, damages an object, or finds himself unable to satisfy the needs of others. This is required by good social etiquettes and at the same time it can eliminate misunderstandings caused by the offence. Samples Sample 1: Apology for postponed appointment March 6, 2008 Dear George, I am terribly sorry that the dinner arranged for this Saturday, 8th March must be postponed because my manager asked me to meet an important client. Could we make it another day? I very much regret any inconvenience the postponement may cause you. Regretfully, Mary Samples Sample 2: Apology for breaking an appointment Dear Betty, I am sorry that I missed meeting you yesterday. I know you must be very disappointed. The fact is that all the staff in our company were required to work overtime yesterday. I phoned you at home many times, but there was no answer. I am terribly sorry. I would like to ask you out this Saturday to make up for yesterday. I am waiting for your reply. Yours, Tom Samples Sample 3: Apology for delaying doing something Dear Joe, I am terribly sorry that I didn’t return your novel sooner because I was on business last week. The book is so wonderful and kept me in good spirits during the business trip. I appreciate your lending me this interesting book, and I apologize for keeping it so long. Sincerely, Rose Samples Sample 4: Apology for delayed shipment FENG SHENG IMP/EXP. CO. LTD Add: 18/F Foreign Trade Building,