Business Letter Etiquette by Abinaya Harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv Abinaya Harikrishna en-us 2017-11-20 15:13:44 UTC 2024-12-18 16:49:43 UTC hello@padlet.com What is the purpose of a business letter? abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208750772 Most of the time a business letter has the meaning in the name. It is used for more formal letters to a boss, another company or to acknowledge a customer who has had a complaint towards your company or store. It is also used when a retailing market wants to sell something to you.]]> 2017-11-20 15:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208750772 When should you use a business letter format? abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208751467 The best time to use the business letter format is when you are addressing someone who you are not close to. For example you can send a business letter to a potential employer or an employee you would like to hire. It helps someone showcase their qualities or also to communicate well with others. It shows that you are more professional than if you wrote a informal letter. ]]> 2017-11-20 15:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208751467 Who is the intended audience for this letter? abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208752303 Depending on who writes the letter this can vary. Most of the time it is meant for an employer, employee, customer or company. This format helps out when it comes to workplaces because it can be used in any situation.]]> 2017-11-20 15:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208752303 Steps to making a business letter. abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208753476 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bthEklHU9S6G7M42dV5LxQiMcv-mHGUHKwOTOyxY-8/edit (this is a format you can use to help you)]]> 2017-11-20 15:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208753476 Step 1 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208753791 You should first decide on what type of letter you want to write about; if it is a complaint, inquiry, cover letter, adjustment letter, or letters to inform, persuade or resign. There are many other kind of letters that can be used.]]> 2017-11-20 15:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208753791 Examples of business letters abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208754181 Business letters must include: the return address, a date, the address from where you are writing from, and a salutation for the Introduction. It needs a body, with all the information and it ends with a conclusion and a signature line with your name and signature]]> 2017-11-20 15:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/208754181 Step 2 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209493567 Write an outline of what you would like to write. Gather important information on the topic that you want to write about. Use proper sources.]]> 2017-11-22 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209493567 Step 3 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494151 Use the format that was talked about in the prior notes
Addresses
Date
Address
Greeting
Body
Signature Line]]> 2017-11-22 16:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494151 Step 4 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494525 Use the right vocabulary when writing a business letter as it is formal and is being seen by people you would like to make a good impression.]]> 2017-11-22 16:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494525 Step 5 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494661 Check your grammar, spelling punctuation and orientation. This is one of the most important things to a business letter. ]]> 2017-11-22 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494661 Step 6 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494729 If it is being hand written, it should be neat and if it is a typed document it should be size 12 and in a legible font like Ariel or Times New Roman.]]> 2017-11-22 16:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209494729 Do's for business letters abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209496046 -  Think of the reader 
- Keep it short 
- Structure and organize it before you write it 
- Find a good tone to write in
- Save work for further sources]]> 2017-11-22 16:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209496046 Don'ts for business letters abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209496399 - Rely on the computer for spelling and grammar mistakes 
- Be sarcastic or overly joke 
- Be unprofessional ]]> 2017-11-22 16:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/209496399 abinaya_harikrishna https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/210725898 2017-11-28 02:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/abinaya_harikrishna/lq3i9i8sx6sv/wish/210725898