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Thank You Messages, Messages of Congratulations, Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome. ENGL 119 Dr. Jorge F. Figueroa. Thank You Messages. There are many occasions for personal thank-you messages: A gift A favor Interviews for a job Promotion
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Thank You Messages, Messages of Congratulations, Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome ENGL 119 Dr. Jorge F. Figueroa
Thank You Messages • There are many occasions for personal thank-you messages: • A gift • A favor • Interviews for a job • Promotion • Is an appropriate response to any act of thoughtfulness or kindness.
Thank You Messages • Organizations often send letters of appreciation to: • A new customer for a first order • To an establish customer for a large order • To an individual or organization for completing a job.
Thank You Messages • Other opportunities for sending thank you messages: • Special occasions • Holidays • Anniversaries • Special services • Extra responsabilities
Messages of Congratulations • This type of message is much like a message of appreciation • This type of message or letter thanks someone for doing something special or going the extra mile • Tells a person “well done” for: • Getting a promotion • Completing a project
Messages of Congratulations • Congratulatory messages or letters are sent on: • Graduations • Births • Marriages • Promotions • Retirements • Purchase of a house
Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome • Invitations • There are two types of invitations: • Formal • Informal • Formal invitations • Sent to invite someone to an special event such as: • Dedication of new building • Wedding • Dinner
Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome • If you wish to receive a reply to your invitation include RSVP. This means reply. • Informal Invitations • Written in letter format • Casual style • Must provide the following specifics: • Day, date, time • Type of function, reason for the function, location • Who is included in the invitation, dress requirement • Reply
Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome • Announcements • Can be formal or informal • Formal announcements are printed on card stock as formal invitations. • The informal format can be a flier or a letter.
Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome • Announcements can be sent for the following occasions: • Major business changes • Opening of a new business • New location for existing business • Reorganization or expansion • Personal changes • Promotion of an employee • Hiring of a new representative of a company
Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome • Welcome Messages • Written for many occasions • Morale builders • Usually have a definite sales flavor • Greetings to a new member if an organization • Welcome aboard message to a new parts supplier.
Letters that Invite, Announce, or Welcome • In writing a letter of this type follow these steps: • Begin with a statement or welcome • Comment favorably on the newcomer’s choice of a place to live. • Mention what your organization has to offer. • Include a special discount or incentive to encourage the newcomer’s business.