Thank you for your patience vs Apologies for your patience

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Thank you for your patience' is a common expression used to show gratitude for someone's patience. On the other hand, 'Apologies for your patience' is less common and implies that the speaker is sorry for causing the other person to be patient.

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Thank you for your patience

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express gratitude for someone's patience.

This phrase is used to thank someone for being patient, typically in situations where delays or difficulties have occurred.

Examples:

Thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.
I appreciate your patience during this challenging time.
Thank you for your patience as we work through these technical difficulties.

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Thank you for your patience, your honor.
We thank you for your patience, but the conditions in the Gulf are still delaying our departure.
I want to thank you for your patience.
This was also my last report to the House, Mr President, and I thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience and I will be pleased to entertain any questions.
Thank you for your patience.
And thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience, Mr. Bannion.
Thank you for your patience in these matters.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Thank you for your patience, Mr President.
Thank you for your patience, everybody.
Thank you for your patience, Father.
Thank you for your patience, but we do have a medical emergency, so in the spirit of the holiday, can we all just have a good...
So I thank you for your patience and your discipline.
I thank you for your patience and that of the Members.
Again, we thank you for your patience as we investigate this incident.
As you know, this is a new type of debate, so I would thank you for your patience and cooperation.
And as ever, I thank you for your patience, your understanding and your faith.
I thank you for your patience, but during the final moments of the party there is a free bar, and I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to those people who have wished to speak on previous occasions but have not been able to.

Alternatives:

Thanks for your patience
I'm grateful for your patience
I appreciate your understanding
Thank you for waiting
Your patience is much appreciated

Apologies for your patience

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It implies that the speaker is sorry for causing the other person to be patient.

This phrase can be used to apologize for making someone wait or be patient in a situation where delays or inconveniences have occurred.

Examples:

Apologies for your patience while we address this issue.
I offer my apologies for your patience during this process.
I apologize for your patience as we work to resolve the situation.

Alternatives:

I'm sorry for the inconvenience
I apologize for the delay
Sorry for the wait
Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience
I regret any inconvenience caused

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Thank you for your patience vs Apologies for your patience