Your friend invited you to his\her party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter 1- explain why you cannot come 2- give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner. 3- suggest another time to meet.

Dear Naman, I am doing good, hope you are doing well! I was so excited about your graduation party in Chicago
next
week but I would like to let you know that I will not be able
attend
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. Unfortunately, I cannot come
for
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your party because I have to go to Germany
next
Monday for attending a plastics trade show representing my company. The K-show is
finally
happening after three years break due to
pandemic
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,
hence
it is not only an important opportunity for my career but
also
a strategic visit to stay updated with the
busniness
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business
market. I hate to inform you
my
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change of plans on
such
a
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short notice but I wish my company would
have
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informed me earlier about
this
possibility. It turns out that my program Director contacted me just yesterday about
this
so I am letting you know as early as possible. I am sure I am going to miss out on a great time at your party and the opportunity to meet you and your family. Let's meet once I am back from the trip
mid November
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. It would be great if we can spend the Thanksgiving holidays together in Chicago with your family. I have
also
asked Vimal to join us to make it
a
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perfect friends
get together
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. See you soon my friend. Have fun! Darshit
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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