Apology Letter for Hurting your Feelings

Dear {Recipient},

I'm very sorry for hurting your feelings while we were at {event/location} on {date}. I didn't mean to {make you cry/upset you/make you angry/etc.}, and I hope you know that I would never intentionally do something like that. I've felt bad since that day, knowing that I've caused you so much pain.

I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I value you tremendously as a {friend/colleague/sibling/etc.} and I want nothing more than to get our relationship back on track. Please let me know what I can do to make it up to you.

Sincerely,

{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I'm sorry I didn't donate to your fundraiser for {cause}. I would have if I could, but between you and me, money has been tight lately.

Please let me know if I can help in some other way. I may not be able to contribute financially right now, but I can volunteer if needed.

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I'm sorry I didn't leave you a tip after dining at {name of restaurant} this past {day of the week}.

Please know that it was a complete oversight on my part and not a reflection of your service at all. The service you provided was beyond my expectations and I had a wonderful experience at {name of restaurant} thanks to you. Unfortunately, I was in such a hurry to leave that I forgot to leave a tip—and I only realized it once I was already {home/back at the office}.

Enclosed is a check for {dollar amount} to make it up to you. I have also written a letter to your manager to let {him/her} know about your excellent work ethic.

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I'm writing to offer my apologies for giving a bad first impression during our meeting on {date}. I wasn't feeling like myself that day, so I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.
If you would give me a chance to redeem myself, I'd like to invite you to {event} on {date}.

Many of our mutual friends are also attending, so you don't have to worry about any potential awkward moments. I hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

{Your Name}