How to Apologize for Being Late
An apology goes a long way if you happen to be late for an engagement. The apology can be as formal or informal as you'd like so long as you come across sincere. The key is to admit you were wrong and to tell how you plan to remedy the situation. The length of the apology can be as simple as one line or an entire discussion, depending on the severity of the offense and the circumstances surrounding them. Use your discretion.
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Instructions
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Tell the person you are sorry. You can use phrases such as "I'm sorry," "I apologize" or "Pardon my tardiness." The main point is to express to the person that you seek his forgiveness or pardon because you were late.
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Disclose the reason for being late. This part of the apology should be concise and to the point. Belaboring the point will give the appearance that you are making excuses, so be sure to impart that although you have a legitimate reason for being late, you are blaming no one but yourself.
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Tell how you plan to remedy the situation if necessary. For instance, if it is a job setting and you were late because you forgot to record the appointment time, a simple phrase saying that you'll make sure to be more organized next time goes a long way.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't belabor the point if you don't have to. Simply admit your wrong doing and make up for it if possible, but mistakes happen, so don't grovel or beat yourself up too much for it.
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