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Informal Letter Greetings Guide

This document provides guidelines for writing informal emails and letters. It includes suggested sections for greetings, openings to inquire about the recipient's well-being, subjects to discuss such as news, apologies, invitations, requests, thanks, and suggestions. Sample closings are also given to end the correspondence and send regards or mention future contact. The overall structure is to have 4 sections - greetings, opening, subject, and closing.

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Informal Letter Greetings Guide

This document provides guidelines for writing informal emails and letters. It includes suggested sections for greetings, openings to inquire about the recipient's well-being, subjects to discuss such as news, apologies, invitations, requests, thanks, and suggestions. Sample closings are also given to end the correspondence and send regards or mention future contact. The overall structure is to have 4 sections - greetings, opening, subject, and closing.

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INFORMAL E-MAILS / LETTERS

1. Greetings

Hi_______________,

Dear_____________,

2. Opening

-How are you?


-I hope you’re well.
-I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time.
-How are things?
-How’s it going?

3. Subject

(News) Did you know that…


This is just to let you know that…

(Apologies) I’m writing to apologise for …


I’m really sorry that…

(Invitations) We’re having a party next … and I hope you’ll be able to come.
I was wondering if you’d like to go/come
Thank you for inviting me but I’m afraid I won´t be able to go.

(Requests) I’m writing to ask you for help


Could you possibly …
I’d be really grateful if you could …

(Thank you / Congratulations / Good luck)

I’m writing to thank you for your hospitality.


It was so kind of you to invite me to …
Congratulations on passing your exams.
I wish you good luck.
I’m sure you’ll do well.

(Suggestions) May be you could …


How about (ing)
Why don’t you…
If you like, we can …
Don’t forget to

4. Closing

(Reason why you’re ending the e-mail) I must go and get on with my work.

(Send greetings / make reference to future contact)


Give me regards to …
Look forward to seeing you again
Hope to hear from you soon.
I’ll phone you …
I can’t wait to hear from you

(Closing formula) Love,


Lots of love,
All the best,
Best wishes,
Thanks,
Take care,
Regards,
Best wishes,
Kind regards,
Name_______________

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