Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter say what has happened and how you feel ask them to explain why there has been a delay ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio.

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my disappointment in relation to the radio that I bought recently which did not work properly so I returned it to the shop so that they can repair it and send
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back to me. I feel very frustrated about it as I did not expect
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quality of service from the branded shop.
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returning the radio I was informed by the salesman that they would get back to me as soon as possible. Since
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it has been a week and still have not got any response. I would request you to please let me know the issue and explain why there has been a delay in fixing it. I would suggest fixing it in the next 2 working days or if you think
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please replace it with a new radio and deliver it to my home address. Looking forward to your quick action. Yours sincerely, Payal

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coherence and cohesion
Consider organizing your letter into clearer paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of your message.
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Ensure complete clarity regarding your requests by explicitly stating deadlines or conditions for both repair and replacement.
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The tone of the letter is polite, which is appropriate for a formal complaint.
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You clearly express your frustration, which adds a personal touch to the letter.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • malfunctioning
  • inconvenience
  • promptly
  • compensation
  • customer satisfaction
  • reliable
  • favorable resolution
  • essential
  • retail business
  • well-known chain
  • swift resolution
  • personal use
  • disappointment
  • frustration
  • inquiry
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