One of your friends recently had birthday celebration but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. *apologise for missing the birthday celebration *explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend *and say what you would like to do show that you are sorry

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Hello Liza. How can I say, except I'm sorry that I was not able to attend your birthday party I hope you are not mad at me. I am so happy to see the photos on Instagram. I knew that it was a very important day for you.
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meeting from foreign countries. On top of that, your party and my Congress were same day. I really wish I could have been there and I could have cut the cake with you but I didn't have a choice. I am truly sorry for that. Once again, I apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused by not being on your birthday and I would appreciate it if you understood that matter. I believe you will forgive me
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Develop main points with specific details and examples to better support your apology and explanation.
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Ensure that all parts of the task are addressed sufficiently. Include a clear offer of amends to fully meet the prompt regarding what you would do to show you are sorry.
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