Formal ain't Poetic

by Neslee Bonus

In writing our letters, business letters to be specific, we don’t want to sound like Shakespeare, Frost or Poe. Being formal doesn’t need to use very deep words with just simple meaning.

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Everyday words are enough to use to be formal. In business writing, try to write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use any informal or vulgar words. If you are writing or delivering a message with negative news, try to be positive always as possible and never threatened the reader. Offensive words are not considered formal for they carry negative impact to the reader or listener.

Stay on topic whenever you opened one. This doesn’t mean you’re one-sided about any issue but it will tell the reader or listener what is the real message. Don’t go around the bush, just say directly in an educated and professional manner.

Always keep in mind that being formal will tell the reader or listener that you are a very reliable person. The reader will think that you have a deep knowledge of what you are talking about.

If you really like business writing, I suggest you should take a course of it. It will help you a lot and will improve your writing and communicating skills.