Dear...
Reasons for writing - I am writing to you regarding.. / I am contacting you about.. / I would like to bring your attention to.. /
Something good - Firstly, let me say I am a fan of.... / I am a regular customer / I am a loyal customer of yours / I have used your … many times /
The problem with details and examples if needed - that said / However, / With that being said / Having said that I / Unfortunately I have… What you think should be done - In my opinion I think… / I think it is only fair / I think as this has happened, you should..
Signing off - I look forward to hearing from you / I hope to hear from you soon / I look forward to your reply/response / I would appreciate a fast response on this matter /
Yours faithfully/yours sincerely
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Note we use yours faithfully when we don't know the name of the person we are writing to
Replying to complaint
Dear
Thanks for contacting - Thank you for your recent email/letter/phone call / We really appreciate you getting in contact / Thank you for your feedback
Apologise from the problem(s) - I am awfully sorry about.. / It Is unacceptable that you… / Answering any questions and what you are doing about the problem - We are going to … / We will .. right away…
Offer alternative/solution - We would like to offer you … / In the meantime… / To apologise we would like to… /
Signing off - I look forward to hearing from you / I await your reply / I hope this meets your expectations
Yours sincerely
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