Sample Letter for Reason for Tardiness: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Position] [Company/Organization Name] [Company/Organization Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing this letter to sincerely apologize for my recent tardiness at work/school. I understand that punctuality is essential, and I deeply regret any inconvenience or disruption caused by my actions. I would like to provide you with a clear explanation for the reasons behind my tardiness. Unfortunately, on [specific date(s)] I encountered unforeseen circumstances that led to my inability to arrive on time. [Please select the most applicable option from the following list or provide your own detailed explanation.] 1. Traffic-related Delays: I was caught in an unexpected traffic jam due to a major accident on the [mention road/highway]. Despite my best efforts to leave early, the situation caused significant delays in reaching my workplace/school on time. 2. Public Transportation Issues: I rely on public transportation to commute, and on [specific date(s)], there were unforeseen disruptions, such as train delays or cancellations, which unfortunately affected my timeliness. 3. Personal Emergency: An unforeseen personal emergency arose on [specific date(s)], which required my immediate attention and caused me to be late. I apologize for the inconvenience caused and assure you that it was an exceptional circumstance. 4. Family Matter: On [specific date(s)], I had to address a family matter that required my immediate attention. This unexpected situation resulted in my tardiness and I deeply apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. Please be assured that I value punctuality and understand the negative impact it has on the team/workplace/school when someone is consistently late. I deeply regret my tardiness, and I will make every effort to prevent such occurrences in the future. To avoid any future tardiness, I have taken the following steps to ensure timely arrival: 1. Planning my commute in advance and accounting for potential disruptions. 2. Exploring alternative transportation options to avoid traffic congestion or public transportation issues. 3. Prioritizing personal matters outside of work/school hours whenever possible. 4. Seeking support from family or friends during unexpected situations. Once again, I would like to apologize for my tardiness and any inconvenience caused. I understand the importance of punctuality and will make it my top priority moving forward. I appreciate your understanding, and I am committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism in the workplace/school. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name]