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Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date. Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to: - Apologies to your friend. - Explain why it?s not possible to meet now. - Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.

Dear Sam, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my apologies for my inability to meet with you on Saturday. As you already know, I was really excited to meet you after so many years. Yesterday, I got an email from my manager that I have to go on a business trip to New York with a few other colleagues,
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 Thursday. I really owe you an apology
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. I have tried asking my boss to reschedule
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 trip if any workaround is possible.
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, it won't be possible as it's an important meeting and a few clients are coming to attend the meeting from overseas.
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 I will be back on Wednesday, May 19, do let me know if you can make any arrangements to your schedule and arrange some time to meet me any day after Wednesday, either at the club or at the coffee shop. Thanks for understanding. I
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 to see you soon. Yours Lovingly, Mohit

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coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph supports a single main idea more clearly.
task achievement
To improve task response, consider adding a more detailed explanation of your situation.
coherence cohesion
The letter has a warm greeting and closing, showing good manners.
task achievement
You clearly communicate your apology and suggest an alternative date, which is great.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
  • It pains me to inform you that…
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances,…
  • I regret to let you know that…
  • Please accept my sincerest apologies for this change in plans.
  • Unfortunately, I am currently facing…
  • I understand this may disrupt your schedule, and I am genuinely sorry for that.
  • This situation is beyond my control, but I assure you that meeting you is a priority.
  • Could we perhaps reschedule for…?
  • I hope this does not cause much inconvenience, and I am eager to see you soon.
  • Looking forward to our meeting and making wonderful memories together.
  • Thank you for understanding the situation.
  • I am disappointed that we cannot meet as planned, but…
  • Let’s catch up on [proposed date/time].
  • Rest assured, I'll make sure your visit still goes smoothly.
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