Which phrase or type of language would you find in a formal letter? Which phrase or type of language would you find in an informal letter?
I am sorry to inform you that...
I am very grateful for...
Why don't we...
I will not be able to attend the...
exaggerated punctuation, such as "That's awesome!!!"
idioms and slang
contracted verb forms like we've, I'm, etc.
Give my regards to...
I look forward to hearing from you...
Let me know as soon as...
The use of emoticons, such as :) ;) :P
Dear Tom,
Dear Ms. Smithers,
Best wishes,
Yours faithfully,
common misspellings, such as "l8tr"
I'm really sorry I...
Unfortunately, we will have to postpone...
polite phrases
Love,
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most of these are formal. But we have some disagrees with each other.
ReplyDeleteDear Tom seems informal?
ReplyDeletevery is still OK in a formal setting?
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