| 怎样因未能按期付款向卖方表示道歉 | | 出处：英语即时通 | 日期2004-05-07 | | | | I. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
常用语
1. How to begin your letter?
We apologize for the lateness of our payment.
First let me apologize for not having cleared your July statement.
We are sorry to have caused you inconvenience by not paying your invoices sooner.
We regret that we underpaid the balance due on invoice #35321 last month and hope that you will accept our apology for the error.
2. How to tell the supplier that you are now able to make the payment?
As we have resolved our financial problems, we can now start paying your invoices.
Enclosed is our check #_____ for $_____, covering the amount indicated in your invoice #______.
We will send a full settlement of your July statement within the next few days.
3. How to end your letter?
Again, we are sorry for the past delay, and future payments will be on time.
I regret that we cannot pay the entire amount due today and hope you understand our situation and the reason for the delay.
I hope that the delay has not caused you any inconvenience.
II. SAMPLE
范文
Dear ____________:
Enclosed is our check #_______ for $_______, covering the amount of your invoice #________. We apologize for the lateness of this check which was caused by some changes in our Accounting Department. We have just hired a new accountant who needs to familiarize herself with our records.
I hope the delay has not caused you any inconvenience.
Sincerely yours,
____________[name]
____________[title]
III. TIPS
掌握写作要领
1. Apologize for the lateness of your payment.
2. Explain (if necessary) reasons for the delay.
3. Tell the supplier that you are now able to make the payment.
4. Specify details such as invoice number, the amount of your payment, etc.
5. Try to reestablish goodwill at the end of your letter.
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