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Sample Apology Notes. Help Writing an Apology Message

An apology note that repairs a relationship after you have made a mistake is one of the hardest, but perhaps most important, notes you'll write. Apologies are given in both personal and business contexts. The most important feature of an apology note is that it definitively says "I'm sorry" or "I apologize." The message should convey sincere regret on your part. Don’t overstate or understate the situation. You want to apologize and offer a way to repair the damage, if appropriate. Give due weight to the mistake, but you shouldn't grovel.

Remember the rule about not following an apology with a phrase that begins "but..." A beautiful apology gift accompanied by a sincere apology message will go a long way to elicit a positive reaction, and even maybe forgiveness. Here are a few sample apology notes that may express your sentiments or give you a jumping off point to write your own:

I am sorry for …
I deeply regret …
I hope you will understand
Please accept my sincerest apologies for …
Please forgive me for …
Please forgive my blunder the other day.

What makes an appropriate apology gift is really a matter of taste, especially the taste of the recipient. You might consider our Cortland Basket which features approximately eight pounds of fresh fruit with your choice of one gourmet edible. This fruit basket has lots of peak of the season fresh fruit (apples, pears, grapes, plums, etc.) and exotic fruits (lychees, Asian apple pears, feijoa, carambola, finger bananas, pomegranates, etc.) as well as a non-fruit selection. The gourmet choices are: Italian biscotti, chocolates, cheddar cheese, cheese sticks or walnut brownies.


Perfect gift basket as an apology gift. Starting at $35 home-delivery in New York City, this fruit basket contains the season's finest fruits accented with flowers and fresh leaves
Cortland Basket

Sample Gift Notes

Below are some tried and true gift messages that might inspire your greeting message. You can refer to these sample notes anytime you get stuck.



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