Just about everyone I know had to learn the parts of a formal letter at some point in their schooling. You have the heading, the salutation, the body, etc. I have decided that I am going to revolutionize the closing. I feel like Sincerely Yours or Yours Truly just are not getting the job done. We need to make better use of the closing. Try this for instance:
.....I am pleased that we have been able to bring this matter to a mutually agreeable solution without involving attorneys. Please find our final payment on Invoice #3010 enclosed.
Liking cookies a lot,
Chester Knucklefinger
Or maybe a little honesty:
Gassy from too many burritos,
Fergus McBurgerhead
Or perhaps something confessional:
Regifting everything you give me,
Bernard Ickyimples
I think that this will really help a lot of letter writing be more effective. You know, really help the writer connect with their reader.
Just thinking out loud....
Friday, June 12, 2009
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1 comment:
I agree.
The standard "yours truly" is quite trite and over done.
It's time to go beyond what has always been - to go beyond "Tradition"...
Well Said!!! Here, Here!!
Jolly Good.
Going beyond tradition,
Comfy Denim
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