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FORMAL VS INFORMAL E-MAIL
The structure and language in your email communicates a lot to the
recipient. Look at these examples…
Who do you write emails to?
Formal situations Informal situations
GreetingsFormal or Informal?
Hey John!
Dear Allison,
Dear Ms. Arandia:
Hi,
Formal
Very formal
Informal
Informal
SalutationsFormal or Informal?
See ya,
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Thanks,
- A
Best,
Formal
Very formal
Informal
Informal
Informal
A little formal
Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)
Hey,
Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday.
Thanks, - A
Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)
Hey Maria, Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday. Thanks, - A
Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)
Could u meet with me tomorrow? I’d to talk about our plan for Friday.
Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)
Dear Allison,
Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday.
Thank you, Maria Smith
A formal email…• Starts with a formal
greeting
• Leaves space between the parts of your email.
• Uses correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ends with a formal salutation and your name
Dear Allison,
Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday.
Thank you, Maria Smith
What’s the problem with this email?
Hi Teacher,Coud u meet with me tomorow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Fiday. Tank you, Maria
What’s the problem with this email?
Hey,Do you have job openings? I want to apply.