Detailed information or assistance for writing a letter of complaint or email of complaint. The structure of the text and the approach to writing such a text are included. A sample text with a detailed explanation is also included in this document.
• use formal language (no contractions, appropriate vocabulary)
• complain about a specific situation (examples: delayed/bad delivery of a good, damaged
product, deficiencies on vacation, poor service)
• give a reason for writing
• use the correct structure and layout
useful phrases:
1. Reason for writing (introduction)
• I am writing to complain/infrom/ask about…
• I deeply regret to have to say…
• As a passenger/client…
• I have to express my disapproval of/dissatisfaction with…
2. Expressing the problem
• To be disappointed at/by/with sth./sb.
• To be dissatisfied with sth.
• … caused inconvenience
• … is intolerable/not acceptable
3. Request (apology/compensation)
• To suggest sth. As a resolution to the problem
• To be entitled to a compensation
• To ask for compensation/a refund
• To be reimbursed (entschädigt) for sth.
4. Requiring a reply
• To await somebody‘s response
• I look forward to your reply.
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