How to Write an Email Correcting a Mistake You Made

Own it clearly and move quickly to the fix.

1. State the correction plainly in the first line — don't bury it under a long explanation.
2. Briefly acknowledge the mistake without excessive self-flagellation.
3. Provide the corrected information clearly and completely so there's no ambiguity.
4. If the mistake caused inconvenience, acknowledge that briefly and specifically.

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