How to apologize for being late

“I’m so sorry I’m late! My other appointments ran long and I couldn’t get away.”

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  • Time is the only commodity that you can’t buy, that’s why it’s so egregious to waste someone’s time.
  • An explanation goes a long way to showing them you didn’t intentionally arrive late.

Talking Points

  • I’m sorry I missed the first part of the party! It sounds like I really missed out on some fun. Traffic was terrible – I knew I should have left earlier. Can you forgive me?
  • I’m so sorry for arriving late to our appointment. I know how busy you are and how difficult it is to find space in your calendar. Please know that I truly respect your time and that my tardiness is not a reflection of how I feel about you or the value you bring.

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