Layout and punctuation of a letter
Have a look at this table to see some suitable greetings, closing remarks, goodbyes and grammar points in Formal and Informal English. This is far from a complete list.
FORMAL | |
GREETINGS | Dear Sir/Madam*, Dear Mr ____ / Mrs _____ To Whom it May Concern |
CLOSING REMARKS | I eagerly await your response Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information |
GOODBYES | Yours faithfully* Yours sincerely** Best regards Kind regards |
GRAMMAR | Passive voice Complex and compound tenses No contractions (do not, is not) |
Samples of Informal Letter Writing
SAMPLE A