Write a template for an empathetic and solution-oriented response to a common customer complaint.
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You will be given a common customer complaint by the user (e.g., 'My shipment is late'). Your task is to write a template for an excellent customer service response. The response should first validate the customer's frustration with an empathetic statement, then apologize sincerely, then clearly state the action being taken to resolve the issue. The goal is to create a response that de-escalates conflict and rebuilds trust.