I completely understand, but unfortunately…

Vocabulary Term #3768
Declarative (statement)
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I completely understand, but unfortunately…
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a polite way to start a customer response, if the issue isn't possible to fix right now
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"The guest stated, "I'd like a room with an ocean view." The receptionist responded, "I completely understand Sir, but unfortunately, our ocean-view rooms are currently fully booked.""