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•Why am I writing?
•Who is my reader?
•What do I want my reader to know, feel and do?
• Reference number
It is a number to which the receiver may refer in all future
correspondence
• Date
Put the date on which the letter was written in the format
Month Day Year i.e. August 30, 2010
• Inside Address
The address of the person you are writing to along with the
name of the recipient, their title and company name,
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• Salutation
It is the greeting of the addressee like Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. Last
Name:, Dear Director of Department Name: or To Whom It
May Concern: if recipient's name is unknown.
• Body
The body is where you write the content of the letter. The first
paragraph establish a rapport with the reader. The second
paragraph contains main content and the third paragraph is
closing.
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• Closing
Let's the reader know that you are finished with your letter;
usually ends with Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Thank you, and so
on. If salutation is dear Sir, madam then Yours faithfully, if
salutation is dear Mr Sharma then Yours sincerely
• Signature
Your signature will go in this section, usually signed in black or
blue ink with a pen.
• Printed Name
The printed version of your name, and if desired you can put
your title or position on the line underneath it.
• Reference Initials
If someone other than yourself typed the letter you will
include your initials in capital letters followed by the typist's
initials in lower case in the following format; AG/gs or AG:gs
• Postscript
it is used if writer has forgotten to mention something
important in the letter
• Carbon Copy
often copies of letter are sent to many people in the
organization
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A business letter is divided into three
parts −
• Introduction − Opens with greetings and/or
references to previous mails.
• Middle − Contains details and added
information.
• Conclusion − Suggests or mentions action to
be taken and the ending.
• It is vital to mention the mode of business you are doing and then list your
requirements/details accordingly.
Kay Ventilation
4496 Lochmere Lane
Groton, CT 06340
I am writing this letter for a price quote on replacing my central air conditioning system in my home.
My house is 4500 square feet, and used two individual central air conditioning units. There is about
6000 feet of ventilation piping that needs to be replaced, as well as two compressor units and 6
control panels. I wish to source my own compressor units, but you will be responsible for all the
ventilation and control panels.
Please provide me with pricing information and how long it would take to complete this job for me. I am
looking for someone to complete this in less than a week, so please account for that in your price
quote.
Warm Regards,
Kanav Singh
• These letters must contain specific information such as model number, name of the product,
the quantity desired and expected price.
• Payment is sometimes included with the letter.
• The objective of writing this letter is to confirm the seller that his product has been approved
for sale. This letter is a confirmation to the seller that his order is approved by the buyer.
• Though the confirmation can be given verbally also, but it is acceptable only when the
quantity is small.
• In case of bulk orders, a purchase order letter is must to initiate the sales process.
Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
............................................................... ...............6
Closing (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 8
Your Name (Printed) 9
Your Title
Enclosures (2) 10
Typist Initials. 11
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2. The semi-blocked format
The first line of the paragraph is lined up with
the left margin
There is an extra blank line between
paragraphs to signal the start of a new
paragraph.
The writer's address, date, closing, and
signature are indented as in the unblocked
format.
Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Closing (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 8
Your Name (Printed) 9
Your Title
Enclosures (2) 10
Typist Initials. 11
Body Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Body Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Closing (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 8
Your Name (Printed) 9
Your Title
Enclosures (2) 10
Title/Position of Recipient.
Company Name
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Body Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Body Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Closing (Sincerely...), 5
Signature 6
Your Name (Printed) 7
Your Title
Enclosures (2) 8
Typist Initials. 9
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Essential characteristics of a good business
letter –
1. Simplicity
2. Conversational style
3. Clarity of goal
4. You attitude
5. Persuasion
6. Clarity
The policy requires that the person Please fill in the enclosed form ad return
should fill in and return the enclosed it within a fortnight so that we may send
form within a fortnight for processing the cheque to you
This course will help the readers The course will help you improve your
improve their spoken English spoken English
This firm would be glad to
demonstrate the working of the new We would be glad to demonstrate to you
washing machine how the new washing machine works
We regret that the good s sent but us did
It is regretted that the good buyers in not reach the by us did not reach you in
time time
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Be courteous and considerate
• Courtesy costs nothing but wins friends & business .Even if you receive
a letter whose language is curt or rude ,Keep your cool .
• Don't send the reply in anger .Instead send a courteous reply for after
all your aim is to achieve a specific goal and not take revenge or hurt
somebody's feelings .
• Some of the following phrases are either curt or rude avoid using them
We are of the firm view…
We are compelled to refuse
We find it hard to accept …
Your statement that …
Your persistent request …
You are absolutely wrong in asserting ….
TO: _____________________________________________
FROM: __________________________________________
SUBJECT: _______________________________________
DATE: __________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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• It is convenient.
• Date and subject:- It is important from the point of view of future reference
and it should be brief and should be able to communicate the basic intent of
message.
• Message:- It is direct and brief and is phrased in short and simple sentence.
Content
WATS lines were installed three years ago to give all employees easier telephone
access to our customers and suppliers in other parts of the country. In fact, our
company's growth rate has increased since then, and we attribute at least part of
that growth to the new telephone system.
As sales have increased, so have our telephone bills. But, over the past few
months, those bills have been growing faster than sales. It seems that a few people
have been using the long-distance lines to make personal calls. Such misuse of the
WATS lines reduces our profits (and thus the amount available for profit sharing by
all employees), and it ties up lines that are needed for business calls.
Please do your part to keep our company profitable and healthy. If you absolutely
must make a personal long-distance call during business hours, please charge it to
your home phone. Your colleagues will appreciate your consideration.
I have received positive feed-back from all of you regarding your attendance at
conventions and trade shows. As we all know and understand, they are a vital
part to this company’s growth and success. However, after analyzi our travel
expenses, it has come to my attention that we can and have to curb our
expenditures.
Listed below are a few ways that this goal can be easily achieved:
1. Travel and airfare are huge expenses. Please book flights no less than three
weeks prior to the event. You may also consider taking advantage of
Southwest’s “ding” or other discounted tickets.
REF. NO.
DATE-
FROM-
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SUBJECT –
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SIGNATURE
CC:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS MEETING HELD ON 2ND SEP,2007 HAS DECIDED THAT THE SALES
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY SHOULD BE REVIEWED ON MONTHLY BASIS. THEREFORE, YOU ARE
REQUESTED TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR MONTHLY REPORT REACHES THE HEAD OFFICE BY 5TH EVERY
MONTH.
K.KUMAR
MARKETING MANAGER
CC:
ALL REGIONAL MANAGERS.
BECAUSE OF THIS NEGLIGENCE, THE COMPANY HAS NOT ONLY LOSE BANK INTEREST FOR ONE MONTH BUT ALSO
HAS TO FACE THE SHORTAGE OF FUNDS FOR MAKING PAYMENTS TO THE MATERIAL SUPPLIERS.
WILL YOU KINDLY EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THIS NEGLIGENCE. IF YOU DO NOT EXPLAIN WITHIN 1O DAYS, YOU WILL
BE LIABLE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
MANU KOHLI
FINANCE MANAGER
CC-MANAGER PERSONNEL
FOR PLACING A COPY OF THIS IN SH ARVIND’S PERSONAL FILE.