By Grammar, Business letters

Hello Moderator Tanit,Please delete my posts below that have not been answered. I have changed my mind because of personal reasons.Post 1. Subject= Forum Letter. Posted in= General & Business Letter Writing.Post 2. Subject= Editing of letter to publisbher. Posted in= ESL...

We have arranged for the surveyor to inspect these goods in November (or do you mean, on 7th November). After that: your paragraph sounds like it is part of a formal letter to a client or customer, so that "after that" is slightly too informal. You could say, "Following this inspection, they will...

I'm confused as to why everyone thinks that we need a "rule" to tell us how to end an e-mail? Isn't it kinda funny that the less you know the recipient, the more cheesy your ending has to sound? (sorry, that was a cheap shot) Honestly, I think that e-mail is a superior method of communication...

I'd just like to point out that this isn't grammar - this is "style." And different style guides will tell you different things. American: Colons after the salutation in a business letter, comma after the closing. Do NOT indent the paragraphs in a business letter. Save that for letters...

Yes, we use formal letters - on paper - in the business world every day. And yes, the format of the letter is important to convey the "business-like" tone of the letter. In fact, important letters to customers aren't supposed to go out without being run past me or one of my colleagues to check...

Hi Anon, You asked: Just want to know if there is any software to improve written business communication (like in office) I totally agree with Grammar Geek: I don't think any software can substitute a writing coach. Writing classes are good, but you could also improve your writing skills on...

Anonymous wrote: What difference does it make? Give your Dear Whoever and move along with what's important and that is the text (body) of your letter. Get to the business of things and leave the picky things for those who want to create their own style of salutations. Well, for the same...

Monseul wrote: As far as the capitalization in the closing, my grammar book says to capitalize all letters only if it's a business letter or any other formal type of letter. Best Regards, Monseul Capitalize the first word only (i.e., Thank you, Kind regards, etc.)

As far as the capitalization in the closing, my grammar book says to capitalize all letters only if it's a business letter or any other formal type of letter. Best Regards, Monseul

Just my take on it. Let's look at the structure of an e-mail or a letter for that matter. Simply said you have 3 parts. 1. opening or greeting 2. body 3. closing or ending NOTE: greeting means hello and not good-bye. As was pointed out " yours faithfully " is out of style but it still is...