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Formal Complaint Letter #304
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are not happy about a service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it.

Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from its employee. In your letter, express:

  • why you went to the shop/office
  • how the employees behaved to offend you

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

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164 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the service I received at your shop a couple of days ago.

Body 1

I visited your shop to purchase a new laptop as my old one had stopped working. I was looking forward to a pleasant shopping experience and assistance from your staff.

Body 2

However, I was met with rude and unhelpful behavior from one of your employees. They seemed disinterested in assisting me, provided incorrect information about the products, and even made condescending remarks.

Body 3

I expect the company to take this matter seriously and address the behavior of the employee in question. Customer service is crucial in retaining loyal customers, and such behavior is unacceptable. I also hope for a formal apology and assurance that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Closing

I trust that you will investigate this issue promptly and take the necessary actions to ensure a better customer experience in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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