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How does one tell his manager that he is late because of a traffic jam? Is it
okay to say:

> すみません、交通渋滞できから遅きます。
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Politely giving a reason for coming to the office late
When you are in traffic jam, you would call to say

> すみません、渋滞で遅れます。

or more formally

> 申し訳ありません。渋滞で遅れてしまいます。

When you have gotten there, you would tell your manager in the past tense

> すみません、渋滞で遅れました。

or more formally

> 申し訳ありません。渋滞で遅れてしまいました。
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