Clive  +  389206 Sat, 07 Jul 07 10:07 PM Hi, Look at the sample letters posted earlier in this thread. Then try to write something yourself. It does not have to be long.. Post it here, and we will give you comments. OK? Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,575 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Sample Letters, Sample

	Grammar Geek  +  404709 Wed, 15 Aug 07 12:14 AM I am hereby requesting a leave of absence for one week, from September 3 through September 7, 2007. This is to facilitate a surgery which my daughter will be undergoing on the September 4, 2007. This is okay, but a bit formal. I would write "My daughter is having surgery on September 4 and I need to assist her before and after the procedure." Or something like that. This is a bit odd:  Your usual cooperation is desperately needed. How about "I would greatly appreciate your granting this request." (Best wishes for a speedy recover for you daughter, by the way.) Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,651 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random! Before and After

	Grammar Geek  +  405954 Fri, 17 Aug 07 11:06 PM Is this an actual request? Or a thank you note? Do you call your boss "Dear"? Thank you for granting my request to reduce my weekly hours from 40 to 24. Grammar Geek

	Clive  +  417992 Thu, 13 Sep 07 02:01 PM Hi, OK. You try to write something, and then post it so that we can give you comments. Start by just writing what you would say if you were asking about this face to face with your boss. Best wishes, Clive Clive