I am sorry. I will not be able to attend the meeting. or Please convey my regards to the John.?

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I am sorry. I will not be able to attend the meeting.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to politely decline attending a meeting or event.

This phrase is used to express regret for not being able to attend a meeting or event. It is a polite and formal way to inform others of your absence.

Examples:

I am sorry, but I will not be able to attend the conference next week.
I am sorry, I have a prior commitment and cannot attend the party.
I am sorry, but I won't be able to make it to the meeting tomorrow.
I am sorry, I won't be able to join you for dinner tonight.
I am sorry, I cannot attend the wedding as I will be out of town.

Please convey my regards to the John.

This phrase is incorrect. It should be 'Please convey my regards to John.' without 'the'.

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The correct phrase is used when you want to ask someone to pass on your greetings or regards to a person named John.

Alternatives:

Please convey my regards to John.
Could you please pass on my regards to John?
Please send my greetings to John.
Please give my regards to John.
Please say hello to John for me.

These two sentences express different ideas and cannot be compared.

Explained by Michele A.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 14, 2024

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