You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say how you feel about the engagement • explain why you cannot go • tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her

Dear Jhon, I am writing to congratulate you on your big day, I am so happy to hear about
this
wonderful news. I would like to thank you for inviting me to your engagement party but unfortunately, I won’t be able to join. Let me explain my situation in detail. I have recently changed my job and started working as a project manager in an automotive company.
Due to
my hectic work schedule and deadlines ,approaching it’s practically impossible for me to travel abroad. I don’t mean to complain as I am enjoying my job immensely, but it requires to me work around the clock. I have bought a gift for you though. I remember when you visited me 2 years ago you enjoyed playing games on PlayStation more than Xbox. I have ordered the latest series of PlayStation
along with
2 of your favourite games which I am sure you’ll enjoy a lot. You should receive
this
within two working days. Can’t wait to hear
youfrom
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you from
. Your friend, Farhat
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