Try something like this:

1. Thank you so much for your thoughtful note last month! Also, my apologies for the slow reply; transitioning into this new role has been a little overwhelming, but I’m excited.
2. Sorry for the delayed response.
3. My sincere apologies for the slow reply; I’d hoped to get back to you sooner.

How do you respond to a delayed email?

Sorry for the delayed response. Our [insert colleague or superior’s title] has been on the road this week, and I’d like to get another pair of eyes on the documents you requested to make sure the quality is top-notch. I’ll follow up with you when he gets back next week. Sorry for getting back to you so late.

How do you respond when someone says sorry?

5 English Phrases to Respond to an Apology

1. That’s OK.
2. It happens.
3. No problem.
4. Don’t worry about it.
5. I forgive you. (for serious problems)

How do you accept apologies?

Accepting the Apology. Thank the person for the apology. Start by telling the person you appreciate their apology and their willingness to make amends. This could be a simple, “Thank you for apologizing” or “I appreciate your apology, thank you.”

When to say sorry for the delayed answer?

Here you say you were late because you were unable to answer, i.e. there is something that prevented you to reply. Unless something out of my control is the cause of the delay, I wouldn’t use these sentences because it means between the lines: “I’m sorry but it’s not my fault.” – jlliagre Aug 31 ’16 at 21:32

What’s the alternative to sorry for the late response?

Here are 8 alternatives to sorry for the late response. 1. Thank you for your patience. This response puts a positive spin on the situation. Instead of making excuses, thank the other person for not ripping your head off for a delayed response. 2. Lunch on me for the delayed response!

Why was there a delay in my answer?

Sorry for the delay in answering, but l’ve been out of town for a week. Please accept my apology for the delay in your release. Nothing came as an explanation for the delay in the consultation process. Nothing came as an explanation for the delay in the consultation process.

How to apologize for a delayed email response?

Sorry for the delayed response. It took some time to find the reports you requested to compare against last year’s data, and your message got lost in the shuffle for a few days. I’m now attaching both documents as PDFs.