Letters.org LETTER OF APOLOGY TO A FRIEND Included: Introduction Tips Sample Template 1
Introduction Friends mean a lot to many people and they give value to the relationship. Any relationship grows if there is mutual understanding and sense of responsibility. It is quite natural to commit mistakes but how to overcome the sense of guilt and request the other person to pardon him/her is most important. Letter writing is the best way to express one s feelings. If the words the genuine and true, the reader will definitely understand the feelings of the writer and becomes easier for the writer. Tips The following tips will be useful in writing a letter of apology to a friend: The letter should be simple, precise and clear. The language used should be simple and express the feeling of the writer. 2
Sample From, ( your address) To, ( address of the person the letter is addressed to) Date: ( Date of which letter is written) Dear John, I want to apologize for the incident which happened last week. I took your car as my vehicle was under repair and I had to urgently go to my parents place as my father became ill suddenly. My mother had called me and asked me I I can accompany her to the doctor. I was desperate to reach and them and took your permission to use the car. But it was unfortunate that while I was returning when I was parking the vehicle, a truck came from behind and hit the car. It was quite sudden and by the time I realized the damage had happened. It will take some time as I will take the vehicle to the technician and get it repaired. I feel sorry for the damage and inconvenience cause to you because of me. Please accept my apology and I hope it will not show on our friendship. I am sure you will understand my situation and accept my apology. Yours affectionately, Joel 3
Template (friend s name) (friend s address) Date (date of writing letter) Dear.( name of your friend), It is quite unfortunate that... Though it was not my fault, the damage has occurred. I really apologize for this incident and hope it will not strain our friendship. You have been very supportive of me whenever there is a need and I expect the same this time as well. I hope I am not causing inconvenience to you. I am sure you will understand the situation and support me in this regard. I once again feel sorry for the inconvenience. Hope things will get better. Affectionately yours,. (Your name) Disclaimer The author and publisher of this Ebook and the accompanying materials have used their best efforts in preparing this Ebook. The author and publisher make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this Ebook. The information contained in this Ebook is strictly for educational purposes. Therefore, if you wish to apply ideas contained in this Ebook, you are taking full responsibility for your actions. The author and publisher disclaim any warranties (express or implied), merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The author and publisher shall in no event be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of this material, which is provided as is, and without warranties. 4
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