http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aSalutation+tag%3aInvitation+lettersSearch results for 'tag:Salutation tag:Invitation letters' matching tags 'Salutation' and 'Invitation letters'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3260.39585)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WritingInvitationLetterAmbassador/kvmn/post.htm#50503Fri, 15 Oct 2004 06:12:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:50503anon1Hi Guest, <br /> <br />I would just use Ambassador Jones or whatever his or her name is, for both the salutation and body of the letter. I understand "Your Excellency" is sometimes used for ambassadors. It sounds too regal for my tastes. <br /> <br /><BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">For example, "It is our honor to invite Your Excellency to XXX exhibition..." <br />instead of "It is our honor to invite you to XXX exhibition...". </td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE> <br /> <br />What about, "We are honored to have you as our guest at XXX exhibition"? Or, "We are honored to invite you to ...." I like active as opposed to passive voice. <br /> <br />I hope that gives you some ideas to play with. <br /> <br />MountainHikerhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WritingInvitationLetterAmbassador/kvlx/post.htmFri, 15 Oct 2004 02:58:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:50487GuestHello. I'm writing from Japan. <br />I have to send an invitation letter to some Ambassadors to Japan. <br />I know I have to use "Your Excellency" or "Excellency" as Salutation, but should I repeat Excellency all the time in my main text in the letter? <br />For example, "It is our honor to invite Your Excellency to XXX exhibition..." <br />instead of "It is our honor to invite you to XXX exhibition...". <br /> <br />I hope you see what I mean. <br />Thank you for your attention and reply in advance. <br /> <br />