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Add You - Do You Make these Mistakes in Letter Writing?
How do human resources departments decide to give up their own humanity? Does it happen overnight, I wonder, or is it more often a gradual decline into anonymity--a slippery slope that lands them in the muck without anyone's conscious intention?Someone once told me that a frog can be boiled alive simply by placing it in a cold pan and turning up the heat very slowly. According to the story, a frog's nervous system can not detect the subtle
Gee, it just occurred to me that this may be the reason people talk so negatively about Christmas letters. The poor writer is just trying to catch her friends up on the year's activities, but it comes across as "me, me, me." These are especially annoying if you've had a tough year and your friend is bragging about a new gazillion dollar mansion or
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Benjamin Franklin must have given this advice, for he surely knew it. These are mistakes that would have destroyed his abilities as a statesman.
Here's the first mistake: Beginning your letter with "I" or "We."
When you begin with "I," your reader may or may not read on. If you're writing to your Mom, she probably will. But if you're writing to a stranger they're apt to think "So what, do I care?" and toss you to the round file.
Instead, try to begin your letter with "You" or "Your." You'll instantly get your reader's attention and interest, because:
No, you can't always begin with the word "You." But you can begin with some kind of compliment or congratulatory message. You can also begin by thanking them for something. If those won't fit, begin with a comment about a subject you know will interest them. A statement they're sure to agree with is always a safe way to begin.
For instance, right now in our County, a statement about outrageous property valuations would probably get every property owner nodding in agreement.
When you begin your letter with a show of interest in the reader or the reader's business or concerns, you set the tone for cooperation. And that is why you're writing, isn't it?
Gee, it just occurred to me that this may be the reason people talk so negatively about Christmas letters. The poor writer is just trying to catch her friends up on the year's activities, but it comes across as "me, me, me." These are especially annoying if you've had a tough year and your friend is bragging about a new gazillion dollar mansion or
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Instead, try to begin your letter with "You" or "Your." You'll instantly get your reader's attention and interest, because:
No, you can't always begin with the word "You." But you can begin with some kind of compliment or congratulatory message. You can also begin by thanking them for something. If those won't fit, begin with a comment about a subject you know will interest them. A statement they're sure to agree with is always a safe way to begin.
For instance, right now in our County, a statement about outrageous property valuations would probably get every property owner nodding in agreement.
When you begin your letter with a show of interest in the reader or the reader's business or concerns, you set the tone for cooperation. And that is why you're writing, isn't it?
Gee, it just occurred to me that this may be the reason people talk so negatively about Christmas letters. The poor writer is just trying to catch her friends up on the year's activities, but it comes across as "me, me, me." These are especially annoying if you've had a tough year and your friend is bragging about a new gazillion dollar mansion or
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No, you can't always begin with the word "You." But you can begin with some kind of compliment or congratulatory message. You can also begin by thanking them for something. If those won't fit, begin with a comment about a subject you know will interest them. A statement they're sure to agree with is always a safe way to begin.
For instance, right now in our County, a statement about outrageous property valuations would probably get every property owner nodding in agreement.
When you begin your letter with a show of interest in the reader or the reader's business or concerns, you set the tone for cooperation. And that is why you're writing, isn't it?
Gee, it just occurred to me that this may be the reason people talk so negatively about Christmas letters. The poor writer is just trying to catch her friends up on the year's activities, but it comes across as "me, me, me." These are especially annoying if you've had a tough year and your friend is bragging about a new gazillion dollar mansion or
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For instance, right now in our County, a statement about outrageous property valuations would probably get every property owner nodding in agreement.
When you begin your letter with a show of interest in the reader or the reader's business or concerns, you set the tone for cooperation. And that is why you're writing, isn't it?
Gee, it just occurred to me that this may be the reason people talk so negatively about Christmas letters. The poor writer is just trying to catch her friends up on the year's activities, but it comes across as "me, me, me." These are especially annoying if you've had a tough year and your friend is bragging about a new gazillion dollar mansion or
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Gee, it just occurred to me that this may be the reason people talk so negatively about Christmas letters. The poor writer is just trying to catch her friends up on the year's activities, but it comes across as "me, me, me." These are especially annoying if you've had a tough year and your friend is bragging about a new gazillion dollar mansion or an impending 4 month vacation in Tahiti.
You might want to put this advice to use in personal correspondence as well.
But back to business.
The second mistake: Writing to "Dear Sir"
Sometimes you have no choice, but if you really want to get results from your letter, do your darndest to find out the name of the person you're addressing. And make sure you spell it correctly. If you're absolutely stuck and can't find the name, remember that not all executives are men - better use "Dear Sir or Madam" in place of the old "Dear Sir."
If you're writing to a company you should also take the time to know something about them, so you can make a relevant comment about what they do. Don't assume from the business name, because they can be misleading. Type the name into Google and take a few minutes for research.
Remember that your letters are representing you, and when you write to a stranger they're the only means for that person to form an opinion of you. Take the time to compose a letter that accurately represents the exceptional person you are and shows that you're interested in them.
If you're writing to potential clients or future employers, along with a letter you'll need a personal brochure, bio sheet, or resume'. Those are "all about you" and convey the information that others want to know after they've decided to consider you as an employee or a vendor.
Sometimes, writing those documents is beyond difficult - especially if you were ra
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