STYLE IN WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS

STYLE IN WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS

There is nothing like the commercial style of English language. Commercial correspondence differs from ordinary correspondence in the nature of content and construction and not in style.

A suitable style reflecting the personality of the writer is always more wholesome and refreshing. It makes a good impression on the customers.
It is not difficult to acquire skills in writing effective business letters provided one has:

 Good knowledge of the language
 Constant habit of reading
 Persistence with writing letters

A business letter is much like a conversation – it is a piece of conversation in writing and delivered by post. Alexander Pope emphasized the point:

„True ease in writing comes from art, not chance,
As those move easiest who have learn‟d to dance.‟

Business letters differ from personal letters in the sense that the goal or purpose is paramount. A few useful tips to serve as a checklist are:

 Will it irritate or annoy?
 Is it a kind of letter everyone would like to receive?
 Will it persuade one to do what is asked?