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How to Write an Invitation Letter

Invitation Letter is a type of letter written to an organisation or an individual for their participation or presence in an event or an occasion. The occasion can be official or personal. Invitation letter pertaining to official requirement is referred as ‘ Official Invitation Letter ’ and those which address personal requirement is known as ‘ Personal Invitation Letter ’. An official invitation letter is written like a formal letter with certain formats which are required to be followed as an official etiquette. On the other hand personal invitation letter is written like an informal letter . This is because it doesn’t always follow a conventional format and one can mould the format as per his choice or requirement. Because of its nature, an invitation letter is a type of request letter . It also has a persuading tone and is sometimes referred as persuasive letter especially when the objective is to ensure a 100% attendance of the anticipated. Invitation letters are an ideal

Guide to Writing an Appointment Letter

An appointment letter is a letter written to an employer when offering a specified job in an organization. This is a purely formal letter that is issued after the successful interview of an employer. It holds all the details of the new job including the position offered, job responsibilities, date of joining, and also the salary break-up. A guide or a mini book stating all the terms and policies of the organization or the business firm is often attached to the letter. It is a simple way of informing the prospective employee of the position informed. Through the written words it becomes easier for the employee to understand the roles and the policies of the company. If there is something that is not clearly understandable then it's the right time to clear it with the management or the HR personnel. Though all the essential details are mentioned it is very important to discuss everything and clear all the doubts before sending an acceptance letter in response to the appointme

Writing a Friendly Letter

A friendly letter may be informal or casual, but it is still a letter. And as a general rule, letters should be clear, readable and organized. Otherwise, the recipient will have a hard time deciphering your message. A readable letter can be scanned quickly to get the gist of the message. It has simple and direct sentences organized into several concise paragraphs. Like business letters , a friendly letter is also divided into seven parts: heading, salutation, introduction, body, conclusion, closing and signature. Some people deviate from this format, and that is okay with informal letters . The heading usually consists of three lines. The first two lines bear the complete address of the recipient. The third line indicates the date the letter was written. Salutations are opening greetings. The most often used salutation is "Dear." But with informal and personal notes, salutations can take many forms. Sometimes people write "Dearest" or "Ever dearest

Tips for Writing a Professional Debt Negotiation Letter

When it comes to the task of debt negotiation and settlement, you are faced with two options, both of which will require you to do some work. Some people choose to take care of business themselves and negotiate with their creditors one on one. Others take the easier route, which is to hire a debt negotiation service to help you straighten everything out and settle. If you're one of those brave souls choosing to negotiate your debt on your own, the first task you'll need is to learn how to write a debt negotiation letter . Convincing creditors to settle at a lower amount of debt than you owe is quite the challenge, however done the right way, it can be done. Before you start writing and sending out letters, carefully go over all of the pros and cons of self debt negotiation. If any of it seems like it may be a little too much for you, don't hesitate to contact a lawyer of a debt settlement company. They will be more than happy to help you with any questions you hav

How to Write Formal and Informal Letters

In an exam you can be asked to write in a variety of styles and being prepared for each one is a good way of ensuring you achieve as high a grade as possible. It is easy to become confused over exactly how to set about writing a letter , as there are so many things to consider and rules to adhere to, especially when writing a formal letter . Writing a Formal Letter A formal letter needs to include, the return address in the top right hand corner, and the address of the person you are writing to written in the left hand corner, as well as the date. The greeting of the letter needs to be simply, "Dear Sir or Madam" or if you know the name of the person to whom you are writing then always write the greeting with the title, for example, "Dear Mrs Smith." With a formal letter it is always best to keep the content as succinct and professional as possible in clear paragraphs. The first paragraph of a formal letter , needs to clearly outline exactly what the purp