You recently started a part-time job in a supermarket. You made a small mistake in your work and you want to tell the manager about this. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter - give details of the small mistake you made. - explain why you made this mistake. - Suggest what you intend to do about this. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows Dear .....................................,

Dear Manager, I am writing to inform you of a minor error I made during my recent shift at McDonald’s.
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taking orders at the counter, I accidentally served a customer a small cola
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of the larger size they had requested.
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the issue was promptly corrected once it was noticed, I felt it was important to bring
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to your attention. The mistake occurred because I did not double-check the order on the screen before handing it over. At the time, I was rushing to manage the flow of customers during a particularly busy period, and in doing so, I overlooked
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detail. As I am still adapting to the fast pace and procedures of the role, I
recognize
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that I need to focus more on accuracy alongside efficiency. To avoid repeating
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error, I will ensure that I carefully verify each order against the screen before serving.
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, I will remind myself to remain calm and composed during busy hours, rather than allowing the pressure to cause lapses in attention. I am committed to improving my performance and ensuring that every customer receives the correct order and the best possible service. Thank you for your understanding and support. Yours sincerely, Ayushi

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content
Check your facts and the order screen before you tell a manager.
structure
Keep ideas in each paragraph to one main idea, and use simple link words.
tone
Stay calm at busy times so you do not miss details.
content
Clear note of the mistake and the plan to fix it.
tone
Polite and respectful tone toward the manager.
overall
Shows a will to learn and improve.
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