Explain a delay
Explain what happened, give an estimate and propose a solution.
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The situation
Your train has been cancelled on the way to work. Tell your supervisor early and offer a practical next step.
Guten Morgen Frau Becker, mein Zug ist ausgefallen. Deshalb komme ich voraussichtlich etwa 30 Minuten später. Ich nehme den nächsten Bus. Könnten wir die Besprechung auf 10 Uhr verschieben? Ich melde mich, sobald ich genauer weiß, wann ich ankomme. Entschuldigen Sie bitte die Umstände.Show the meaning
The train was cancelled. Alex expects to be about 30 minutes late and will take a bus. Alex asks to move the meeting to 10 and promises an update when the arrival time is clearer.
Make it your own
Tell your supervisor that your bus was cancelled. Estimate a 20-minute delay, offer another meeting time and promise an update.
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