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us with …Sample Letter 1Dear MS BrownWith reference to your advertisement in the local newspaper, we would like to have more information about it. Export Corp.Shanghai Branch1040 North Suzhou RoadShanghai, ChinaDear Sir or madam,We have obtained your address from the Commercial Counselor’s Officein London and are now writing to you for the establishment ofbusiness relations.We are very well connected with all the major dealers here of lightindustrial products, and feel sure we can sell large quantities of Chinese goodsif we get your offers at petitive prices.Please let us have all necessary information regarding your products for export.Yours truly,Lee OzunaSusan StephinesSusan StephinesMarketing ManagerPowell amp。示例如下:Powell amp。Dear all, There will be a visit from health and safety inspectors on Monday, April 1st from 9 . to 15 . As the inspection is necessary for our quality management certificate, please be prepared for the inspection by telling the staff to tidy up their workplace. Sam PowellGeneral Manager下級對上級,話題為請假,語氣委婉。. . . . .Practical English Writing— for Working Purposes Part one: An Overview of Business Writing 商務(wù)寫作概述1. Criteria for Effective Business Writing6 “C ”原則: Completeness(完整) Clarity(清楚) Concreteness(具體) Conciseness(簡潔) Correctness(正確) Courtesy(禮貌)amp。 Consideration(體諒)2. Tips for Modern Business Writing 商務(wù)信函的寫作技巧 ? Identifying the writing purpose in the beginning 開門見山談目的常見信函開頭? Letter of enquiry: We read about your advertisement in the local newspaper and would like to have more information about Mapleland Industrial Park.? Letter of order: We would like to order the following goods:? Letter of invitation: We are pleased to invite you to the launch of English Tomorrow, the exciting new program for business English learners.? Letter of thanks: I am writing to thank you for the hospitality you extended on our visit to your pany.? Letter of plaint: I am writing to plain about your handling of the order No. B13 and say how disappointed we are with how this order has been dealt with.? Letter of apology: Thank you for your letter dated 25 June. First of all, I would like to apologise for the unsatisfactory handling of your order.? Letter of reply: Thank you for your enquiry of 23 May, in which you expressed an interest in our Grace silk blouses.? Basing your opinion on facts基于事實(shí)論觀點(diǎn)Examples? “The customers here have always been satisfied with your products. However, some European manufactures have recently launched new models which are catching on very fast. Therefore we wonder whether you can improve your present designs.”? Using small paragraphs 分段Poor paragraghing:Dear Mr. Miller, I’ve just received your fax and after searching for different possibilities, this is what I can offer you:10% discount on the total prize if you book our offices for 18 months, could it be interesting for you? You asked us for 4 offices in Riverside Tower and we only have 4 left but placed in different floors and there are no parking spaces left. Would you mind if I search what you need in Ocean Palace? Ocean Palace is a big Tower with 300 parking spaces, it has wonderful views to Tulip Park and the public transport connections are really good. I’ve just checked if we have 4 offices left in Ocean Palace and for your information we have them now!! At the same floor and one is 10㎡and the last one is 20 ㎡ as you required.Please let me know if you are interested in this possibility. Yours sincerely,William CruiseBetter paragraphingDear Mr. Miller, Thank you for your order by fax. I’d like to mention that I can offer you 10% discount if you are booking for 18month period.We have 4 offices left in Riverside Tower as you required but they are on different floors. Also there is no parking space available at the moment in Riverside Tower. However, I can offer you a very interesting alternative in Ocean Palace Building:? 4 offices as you required on same floor? 300 parking spaces and good public transport connections for your employees? Wonderful views.Please think about this alternative and the discount I mentioned before. I look forward to hearing from you soon so I can make the booking.Yours sincerely,? Using appropriate tone 使用恰當(dāng)?shù)恼Z氣上級對下級,話題為衛(wèi)生檢查,語氣直接。Dear Mr. Johnson,I would like to attend a seminar on 3 April. It is about presentation skills. Since I have to make many presentation to our clients, this seminar will be very useful.Could you tell me if it is possible to take time off work to attend the seminar?ThanksAngela? Using more active voice and proper linking words多使用主動語態(tài)和連詞 Use transition:Example:I am the product manager of the Food Service Division. I was instructed by John Carson to evaluate our Lite Fruit marketing strategy. I have analyzed the effect of the marketing campaign on the division. The campaign has run at a loss for two years. I studied the division’s recent costine data and consumer—trend reports. I remend continuing the Lite Fruit campaign. I urge increasing the price of Lite Fruit and directing a large portion of the advertising budget to male consumers.修改后:John Carson instructed me, as product manager of the Food Service Division, to evaluate our Lite Fruit marketing strategy. When I analyzed the effect of the marketing campaign on the division, I found the campaign had run at a loss for two years. To determine the root of the problem, I studied the division’s recent cost—ine data and consumer—trend reports. Now that I have pletely my report, I remend continuing the Lite Fruit campaign, increasing the price of Lite Fruit, and directing a large portion of the advertising budget to male consumers.? Using courteous express