Missed meetings are a nightmare and can cause clients to seek business elsewhere if they feel the service they receive is substandard.
Not only do missed meetings cost you time, they can also cause a client to lose respect for you.
The template letters and e-mails below provide you with the ideal platform to approach a client with an expression of your sincere apologies, if you miss a meeting.
Example 1
Dear [name],
I am writing because I was unable to attend yesterday's meeting. I'm very sorry for missing it, and I hope you'll accept my apology for the inconvenience it caused.
Sincerely,
Example 2
Dear [name],
I'm writing to apologize for missing our meeting last week. I was not feeling well and needed to get some rest. I hope you understand. I also wanted to let you know that I have been working on the project, and have made progress on it.
I look forward to talking with you soon!
Example 3
Dear [title],
I am so sorry I missed our meeting today. It was an emergency, and I know how much you rely on my input. I also know how important it is for us to be able to coordinate with each other. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to make up for this.
Example 4
Dear,
I am so sorry that I missed the meeting. I was having a difficult time with my son, and he had an emergency with his school. I got stuck in traffic on my way to the meeting, and by the time I got to it, it had already started.
Thank you for understanding and please let me know if there is anything else that can be done to make up for my absence.
Sincerely,
Example 5
Dear [client name],
I'm writing to apologize for missing our meeting yesterday. I had a dental appointment and completely forgot that it was the same time as our appointment, so I didn't get back in time. I'm sorry that I let you down, and I hope this note helps make up for my absence.
If there's anything else you need from me, please let me know!
Example 6
Dear [name],
I'm sorry to write you and tell you that I missed our meeting. It was not intentional, and I hope you can accept my apology.
I had a personal emergency that arose unexpectedly. I am so sorry for making you wait. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make it up to you or the company in any way possible.
Thank you for understanding and taking time out of your schedule to read this letter.
Example 7
Dear [name],
I am very sorry that I missed our meeting this morning. It was an oversight on my part, but it is a reminder of how important it is for me to be more organized in my work. I have attached a document with some ideas for what we discussed in the meeting, as well as a link to the research I conducted last night. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about my work, and if there is anything else you'd like me to provide, just let me know!
Sincerely,
Example 8
Dear [name],
I'm sorry to inform you that I will be unable to attend the meeting on [date]. It's something that has been in the works for a while, and I've tried my best to reschedule it, but it looks like it will just have to wait until next week.
I know this is a huge disappointment, but I hope you can understand that this is something that I have been working on for months, and now it's finally come together. While I would have loved to attend the meeting with all of you, it's not possible right now. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help make up for this inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Example 9
Dear [name],
I'm so sorry that I missed our meeting today. It was a mistake on my part and I really apologize for any inconvenience or frustration it has caused you.
I hope you can forgive me and understand that this was an honest mistake. I know that as a video editor, it's my responsibility to be there on time and ready to work. The last thing I want is for my absence to cause problems for other people or affect the project's timeline.
I hope we can get together soon so that we can talk about how this will impact our schedule moving forward.
Example 10
Dear [name],
I am writing to apologize for missing our meeting on Tuesday. I had a change in my schedule and did not realize that I would be unable to attend until it was too late.
Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Thank you,
Example 11
Dear [name],
I'm sorry that I missed our meeting today. I was stuck in traffic and couldn't make it on time. I know how important these meetings are, so I hope you can forgive me for missing it. I will be sure to attend the next one.
Example 12
Dear [name],
I am writing to apologize for missing our meeting on [date]. I didn't realize it was so late in the day and that I would need to leave work so early. I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make up for this mistake.
Example 13
Dear [Name],
I'm so sorry I missed our meeting yesterday. I had planned on being there but had a scheduling conflict. I was looking forward to discussing the latest ideas for the [project name] project.
I would love to catch up today and discuss some of the ideas that were brought up in the meeting. Can you let me know if this is possible? I'll be available at [time].
Example 14
Dear [name],
I'm sorry I missed our meeting this week. My dog had a medical emergency and I had to take her to the vet, and then she got sick again, so it took longer than expected to get home. Please let me know if you need anything else from me before next week's meeting.
Best,
Example 15
Hi, I'm sorry I missed the meeting today. I was out of town and couldn't make it back in time.
I've got some good news though: I've been working on [project name] and made some great progress.
I'll be sending you attached with the details shortly.
