How to write a business letter? by Reina Ruiz https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6 Find the structure to write a business letter. en-us 2016-10-20 15:18:47 UTC 2016-10-21 18:11:40 UTC hello@padlet.com The Business Letter reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132108876 2016-10-20 15:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132108876 What is a Business Letter? reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132114113 It is a form of written communication between a sender and a receiver used to transact business which can not be easily  relayed orally. ]]> 2016-10-20 15:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132114113 Business Letter Structure reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132116038
  • Heading
  • Inside Address
  • Salutation
  • Body
  • Complimentaty closing
  • Signature & Printed name
  • Enclosure (if any)
    • ]]>     2016-10-20 15:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132116038     Heading reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132118057 It is a form of written communication between a sender and a receiver used to transact business which can not be easily  relayed orally. 
    Note: It can be placed in the upper-left  or right corner of the page. But, for the purpose of this unit we will use the left side. 
    Ex
    Cindy Jones
    1234 Main Street
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149



    ]]>     2016-10-20 15:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132118057     Body reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132119722
    • It should be brief and courteous 
    • It should only mention the purpose of the letter.
    • Avoid the use of "very", "really", "totally". 
    • Use words such as: "strongly", "kindly", "completely" 
    • Do not use contraction.
    Ex:
    It is the wish of our principal that a safety squad be organized in the Park        School during the coming semester.

            Will you kindly send a representative to our classroom to give us the     necessary directions. Please let us know the date on which we may expect     your agent.

            We thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention. 





    ]]>     2016-10-20 15:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132119722     Inside address reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132120088 Consists of the FULL name and address of the business or organization to which the letter is being sent. 
    Note: you can add the website  and the date, as well. 

    Ex: 
    October 21, 2016.
    Keystone Automobile Association
    2040 Market Street
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

    ]]>     2016-10-20 15:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132120088     Salutation reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132123797 If you do not know who to address the letter to, use Dear Sir or Madam.  You could also use To Whom It May Concern (if you do not know the name of the company or person receiving the letter).  Remember use a COMMA after the Salutation.
    Note: If you don't  the gender of the person reading the letter, just add the full name.
    Ex.
    Dear Sir or Madam,
    Dear Sir/Madam,
    Dear Mr. De Bartolo,
    Dear Damian De Bartolo,]]>     2016-10-20 15:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132123797     Complementary Closing reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132125689 Consists of a short phrase indicating respect for the person addressed and followed by a comma. 
    Ex.
    Yours truly,  Sincerely,
    Very truly yours,  Respectfully,
    ]]>     2016-10-20 16:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132125689     Signature and Printed name reinaruizmilano https://padlet.com/reinaruizmilano/hkcpg6lzxnu6/wish/132126479 Signature contains the full name of the writer. The writer’s name is usually printed under the signature.
    Ex.
    Reina Ruiz
    Reina Ruiz

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