How to Write an Apology Letter…
Guest post from Kamie
You would think that writing a basic “I’m sorry” letter wouldn’t be a big deal, right?
After working as a substitute for the past couple of years I have found numerous examples of great and not so great letters. This bunch of letters are all from the same class that I subbed for a couple of weeks ago. I usually just trash them, but this time I had to share them with you, the readers of AubreyMo.com!
As a refresher, lets go over how to write an apology letter.
1. Use correct spelling. (including names)
2. Accept responsibility.
3. Don’t put yourself down.
4. Use metaphors.
5. Don’t kiss butt.
6. Don’t call others names.
7. Be sincere.
8. Don’t promise favors.
9. Don’t assume you aren’t part of the problem.
10. Don’t blame the recipient of the letter when you didn’t even ask for help.
11. Make a plan to correct the wrong doing.
12. Don’t use “quotes”.
13. Be thorough, but short and sweet.
14. Remember to sign your letter.
Following these few tips and examples, even you can write a successful apology letter. If you still need a little help, I know some students that might be able to help you.
Here is what we call A+ examples:
And that, my friends, is how you write an apology letter.
Thanks AubreyMo.com for letting me share my letters with you.
I am still impressed that many students actually write apology letters to their teachers. =) This is a good lesson in how to. Thanks Kamie.
So interesting. I love the #5 – don’t kiss butt! I remember writing a lot of apology letters back in my day! I think that it is good you made them do this! loved reading them.
Oh, this reminds me of my teaching days.
Kudos to you for teaching, it is certainly not for the faint of heart!
Sadly, the students didn’t have a choice about writing the apology letters. The teacher made them once he returned and received my report about their class. I am such a mean substitute teacher. ha!
These are great examples, but unfortunatly are not going to help my situation. I truly do need to write an apology, bt i have no experience in admiting i was wrong. I do know this is something i have to work on, and i am now currently do my best to make right what i wronged, but i will admit it is not something i find easy. And i dont know where to start. i did something that had a profound effect on three other people and my self. I just want to make thing right…. any sujestions?