西安石油大学外国语学院：《西方礼仪文化 Western Etiquette Culture》通识课程教学资源（电子课件，英文版）08.实用文体书写礼仪 The Etiquette of Practical Writings

Unit 8 so0 Etiquette of Practical Writings

Unit 8 Etiquette of Practical Writings

Invitations Letters Thank-you Notes

Invitations Letters Thank-you Notes

Invitations may be in form of cards, letters telephone or email. The level of formality of the invitation should accord with the occasion as for formal occasions written invitations are always requested Invitations

Invitations may be in form of cards, letters, telephone or email. The level of formality of the invitation should accord with the occasion. As for formal occasions, written invitations are always requested. Invitations

ps Send the invitation in advance- three or more weeks before the occasion this alows the invitee enough time to reply Include the event date, time, location rs,vp, the address, and phone number of the host/hostess. For invitations, it is good etiquette to write the full name of the guest and not use initials o It is good etiquette to enclose a map and travel instructions to help guests find the locations of ceremony and reception easily

Tips ● Send the invitation in advance— three or more weeks before the occasion. This allows the invitee enough time to reply. ● Include the event, date, time, location, R.S.V.P, the address, and phone number of the host/hostess. ● For invitations, it is good etiquette to write the full name of the guest, and not use initials. ● It is good etiquette to enclose a map and travel instructions to help guests find the locations of ceremony and reception easily

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Example Mr. and Mrs. John Debrett request the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith’s company at the marriage of their daughter Caroline Jane to Mr.. Richard Manners at St. Paul’s Church, Khightsbridge on Saturday, 17 th Dec 2016 at 3 o’clock inviter invitee

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Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Thank Mr.. And Mrs. John Debrett for the kind invitation to the marriage of their daughter Caroline Jane to Mr.. Richard Manners at St. Paul’s Church, Khightsbridge on Saturday, 17 th Dec 2016 at 3 o’clock Example

Tips ● All letters begin with Dear followed by the recipient's honorific and last name, followed by a colon, not a comma Dea D, Smld o The most common layout Letters style of the body text is to justify to the left margin and to place one or two extra line space to indicate new paragraphs

Letters Tips ● All letters begin with “Dear” followed by the recipient’s honorific and last name, followed by a colon, not a comma Dear Dr. Smith: ● The most common layout style of the body text is to justify to the left margin and to place one or two extra line space to indicate new paragraphs

Tips ● End the letter with a cordial phrase you are comfortable using Sincerely, Your truly or Best Regards-followed by a coma Letters

Letters Tips ● End the letter with a cordial phrase you are comfortable using— Sincerely, Your truly, or Best Regards—followed by a comma. Sincerely

Thank-you notes or letters are quite common and important in daily life. They are written for a dinner, gift, a favor, or some other hospitality For writing a thank-you note, the key point is sincerity. Don't hold back words to express your heart-felt appreciation

Thank-younotes or letters are quite common and important in daily life. They are written for a dinner, a gift, a favor, or some other hospitality. For writing a thank-you note, the key point is sincerity. Don’t hold back words to express your heart-felt appreciation

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Dear Kay and Bob, We had so much fun with you last night! Thank you for that amazing dinner. The chicken was so fantastic that my kids are begging me to get the recipe—I can tell you that has never happened before! Everything was delicious, including of course that amazing dessert that looked so professional I still can’t believe you MADE that. We so appreciated your having us. It was great getting to know everyone better. We look forward to more fun in the future! Thanks again. Yours, Lisa Example