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How do you respond to sorry for inconvenience? ›

No problem / No worries / Don't worry about it. It happens. I forgive you / You're forgiven. I appreciate your apology. / I accept your apology.

"I/We apologize for any inconvenience caused." "Sorry for any trouble caused." "Please accept our/my sincere apologies."

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. This is more than a minor inconvenience. The closing of the shop caused great inconvenience. We have apologised for the inconvenience caused and are making sure that we put this right.

“I accept your apology,” or "Thank you for your apology" are appropriate formal responses for business dealings. If the apology comes from a friend or family member, you can be more informal in your response. Try, “I hear what you are saying," “Thanks,” or “It's okay.”

I am writing to express my regret for [briefly state issue]. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured, measures have been taken to fix [the issue] and prevent a recurrence. Thank you for your understanding.

"Sorry for the inconvenience" lacks an authentic feel and comes across as insincere or formulaic. Repeating it might make customers feel like another transaction rather than valued individuals. And that's where a genuine apology steps in like a superhero, cape and all.

What Does The Phrase 'Sorry For The Inconvenience' Mean? By saying 'sorry for the inconvenience', you express regret to a customer for the error and for the discomfort that your actions (or lack thereof) have caused. In customer support, it is common to use this phrase, but there are better ways of saying it.

Be specific: Rather than saying "sorry for the inconvenience," be specific about the issue. For example, you can say "sorry for the delay in your order" or "sorry for the technical glitch that caused the problem."

For example, you could say: "I'm sorry that I snapped at you yesterday. I feel embarrassed and ashamed by the way I acted." Your words need to be sincere and authentic . Be honest with yourself, and with the other person, about why you want to apologize.

Apologize cheerfully and sincerely. Do not express feelings of guilt. Explain what you will do to correct the mistake or situation. Assure the person that this will not happen again.

What is a good apology example? ›

Part of apologizing sincerely is expressing your regret for the consequences you caused. For example, you might say:"I am sorry for forgetting to email you the financial report you asked for. I felt awful when I heard that you had to reschedule your meeting with accounting because of my forgetfulness."

We regret any disruption this may have caused

This “sorry for the inconvenience” alternative expression is a formal way of expressing regret for any trouble resulting from unforeseen circ*mstances, including service interruptions, product recalls, or a change in policy that affects customers.

Please accept my sincerest apologies. I am at fault and take full responsibility. Please forgive me. I'm regretful.