Business Letter

vs. Friendly
Letters
How To Write Them…
How to Address an Envelope
Business
Letters
What is a Business Letter?

Abusiness letter is a
formal way to
communicate with a
company or business.
 Business Letter Rules
1. In a business letter
neatness counts (spelling
and grammar).
2. A business letter is
organized in a very
specific way, following an
exact format.
 Business Letter Rules
3. A business letter is written
in formal English (no slang
or casual chat).
4. All parts of a business
letter are “justified” on
the left side– meaning no
indentation.
Name of Letter Writer
Address 1. YOUR Return Address
City, State Zip Code

Date
2. Month, Date, Year
Name of Recipient 3. Name and title of the Person you are
Formal Title
writing to
Address
City, State Zip Code 4. Address of the Person you are writing to

Salutation : 5. Formal Greeting; followed by a COLON!

Body of Letter 6. State your Purpose and Give Details
Complimentary Closing. 7. Thank you for your time, etc…

Closing ,
8. Formal Closing– Sincerely, Regards,
Your SignatureYours truly, From - followed by a COMMA!
Friendly
Letters
What is a Friendly Letter?

Afriendly letter is a letter

that you write to someone
who is close to you; you
know this person
personally.
 Friendly Letter Rules
1. In a friendly letter, the set-up
is a little different from a
business letter.
a. Not all parts are left justified.
2. In a friendly letter, you may
use slang and casual
language.
 Friendly Letter Rules
3. In
a friendly letter, you
should still use good
grammar and spelling.
Example of a Friendly Letter
Your Name
1. YOUR Return Address
Your Address
City, State Zip Code

Date 2. No formal way to write it

3. Informal Greeting-- Dear, Hello, etc…
Greeting,
followed by a COMMA!

Body of Letter 4. Info you want your friend/relative

to know

5. Informal Closing– Bye, Love, See You Closing,

Later, Write Soon - followed by a COMMA!
Your Name