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In the business world, routine business letters are part of essential communication practices among companies, clients and vendors.
A business letter is used as a means of providing important information to the recipient about any changes, updates or news an organization has to share.
Business letters are formal documents and, as such, must be written in a professional tone.
A business letter is a letter written in formal language, usually used when writing from one business organization to another, or for correspondence between such organizations and their customers, clients and other external parties.
Types of Routine Business Letters:
1.Requests2.Replies3.Goodwill messages.
Characteristics of Good Letters: Clear Content – Short sentences,
transitional expressions, and familiar words.
Goodwill Tone – Points out reader benefits.
Correct Form – Sends silent but positive message.
Block Style:The dateline, inside address, and body are
set flushed left.
The letter is centered on the page.
Margins: 2.5 to 4 cm
Do not justify right margins.
Single spaced paragraphs; Double space between paragraphs.
Modified Block Style:Body: Left-justified and single-spacedThe date and closing are in alignment in the
center of the page.
Semi Block Style:Each paragraph is indented instead of left
justified.
Routine Letters: Guffey’s 3x3 Writing Process
Phase 1: Analysis, Anticipation, Adaption
Phase 2: Research, Organization, Composition
Phase 3: Revision, Proofreading, Evaluation
Routine Letters: RequestRequest for Information or Action
Opening: State the main idea. Body: Explain and justify the requestClosing: Request action, avoid overused
endingsShow appreciation by maintaining a courteous
tone.
Routine Letters: RequestOrder Letters
Opening: Authorize the purchase. Body: Specifies items or services, quantities,
dates, prices, and payment method. If you are ordering many items, list them
vertically.Closing: Tell how you plan to pay.
Routine Letters: RequestDirect Claims
Opening: State purpose of requestPresent a clear statement of the problem Body: Explain objectively with specifies of
claim.Closing: Request for action Include an end date if applicable.
Routine Letters: Direct RepliesComplying with Requests
Opening: Frontload with main idea Body: Arrange information logically Closing: End with a cordial, personalized
statement.Tell the reader how to proceed.
Routine Letters: Direct RepliesLetters of Recommendation
Opening: Identify information of the candidateBody: Include supporting statements with
details. Closing: Make an overall ranking of the
candidate.Provide a telephone number for more
information
Routine Letters: Direct RepliesGranting Claims and Making Adjustments
Opening: Comply with the customer’s claim. Body: Win back the customer’s confidence. If you do apologize, do it briefly. Closing: Be positive and complement writer.
Goodwill MessagesGeneral Guidelines (The five S’s)
BE .. Selfless, Specific, Sincere, Spontaneous, and keep the message Short.
Answering Congratulatory Messages
Send a brief note expressing your appreciation.Accept praise gracefully.
Goodwill MessagesGiving Thanks
Gift thank you: Identify the gift and relate to it.
Favor thank you: Be sincere, express the actual value of the favor.
Hospitality thank you: Offer praise by complementing.
Goodwill MessagesExtending Sympathy
Loss or tragedy: Refer directly but sensitively.Deaths: praise the deceased.Offer assistance by suggesting your availability.
10 Key Points: 1. Present the letter through the reader's perspective.2. Verify that the format of the letter is professional.3. Use the three part direct pattern for routine requests and 4. Avoid cliches.5. For order letters, be direct and detailed.6. For claim letters, avoid harsh words and statements.7. For direct letters, write a subject that quickly identifies the topic. 8. Have the active/positive news be the focus of the letter. 9. For Goodwill Messages, focus on the five S's: selfless, specific, sincere, spontaneous and short.10. Always revise the letter thoroughly before sending it.