Англійська мова "Social Letters"

The letter of friendship may be either light or dignified, for it may range in subject matter from the ridiculous to the sublime, to suit the mood of the writer. It should, however, always reflect enthusiasm and good cheer. There is no good reason for writing an indifferent or cheerless letter of friendship. However, the general make-up of the letter of friendship is similar to that fo the business letter, with the exeption that the inside address is placed at the left side three spaces below the signature.

The letter of courtesy is the letter written not inreply to another letter nor yet to elict a reply of any sort, but simply as an act of politness and thoughtfulness to acknowledge a kindness or an obligation or to let one’s friends or acquaintances know that one was aware of they sorrows and their success, of their comings and goings, and that one had a real personal interest in these.

There are many types of acknowledgement which duty and courtesy demand of us. It is obligatory that we acknowledge receipt of a letter, a present, an unusual coutesy, a favour, an offer, a request, or an invitation. There are many persons, however, especialy youngesters, who do not respond to this obligation.

After a party, you might want to send a short thank-you note. In the note, you thank the host or hostess for inviting you, tell what was nice about the party, and then close by expressing thanks again.

There is perhaps no other form of the letter which has greater possibilities of bringing joy to both writer and recipient that the letter of appreciation. The expression of appreciation should be simple and sincere, with no inclination to flattery.

Misfortune and sorrow are so prevalent in this uncertain world that there are frequent opportunities for writing words of comfort and cheer. On the heart made humble and tender by sorrow or ill fortune sincere words of sympathy leave an indelible imprint.

The formal invitation is always written in the third person. It has neither letterhead, inside address, salutation, complimentary closure, or signature. Only a few abbreviations such as Mr., Mrs., Dr. are permitted. Numbers except such as street numbers are written out.