Band 8+: You were supposed to meet a client at the airport for a business meeting, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you were severely delayed and missed the meeting. Write a letter to the client: - Apologizing for missing the meeting and any inconvenience caused: - Explaining the reason for your delay. - Offering an alternative time to reschedule the meeting, or suggesting an alternative solution.

Dear Mr. James,

I am writing to sincerely apologize for fogetting about our business lunch, which was scheduled today.

Although I had set up a reminder for it, I was engaged in an urgent official meeting where we were asked to leave mobile phones outside. As a consequence, I could not check my phone and missed the opportunity to have you at lunch.

I fully respect your time and I understand that you have other committments as well. Our business relation means a lot to me, and I am really ashamed of not valuing your time.

I would be grateful if our meeting could be resheduled to next week, on any day that suits your schedule. Furthermore, I would be glad to drive you to the restaurant and pay for all expenses. I am once again sorry for this unfortunate incident.

Thank you for your time and conideration. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Kind regards,

Nom Zaf