Apology Email to Colleague for a Workplace Misunderstanding (Short Version)
Use this template when a miscommunication or misunderstanding with a colleague has caused friction or confusion in the workplace. This email is appropriate for situations where your words were taken out of context, instructions were unclear, assumptions led to errors, or a conversation resulted in unintended tension between you and a coworker. A shorter version for quick sending.
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View TemplateHow to customize this template quickly
- Replace each placeholder with your real details.
- Adjust one sentence for your exact timeline and context.
- Read once for tone, then send.
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