You are Tata Rao, a resident of 45-11-98, nani nagar, Visakhapatnam. Write a letter to the Editor of the local daily drawing the attention of the concerned authorities to the deteriorating law and order situation in the city during this pandemic period. *
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Explanation:
Formal/Official Letters
Formal or official letters are written to:
Editors of newspapers
Heads of different Depts; Directors
Principals/Managers
Subject Matter:
Complaints
Reactions/Response to certain events/Speeches/Placing order for new items
Language: Formal, assertive
Format:
Self Address (Sender’s address)
Receiver’s Address
Date
Salutation (Sir/Madam)
Subject: Reg……….
Content
Refer to previous communication or source of news or information
Status (position/issue)
Analysis and reasons
Suggestion/Action required
Closing:
Thanks
Yours sincerely/truly
Signature
Full rank/name, if any
Inquiry Letter Writing Tips
Some useful language expressions
We are interested in … and would like you to…
Would you please tell me…/ send me the information…
I shall be obliged if you could give me the following information…
Be polite and formal
Introduce yourself and mention your requirements
Ask for detailed information about the product (price, discount, terms and conditions)
Complaint Letter Writing Format
Some useful language expressions
We regret to remind you that…
I am writing to complain about…
We are sorry to inform you that
Be polite and formal
Introduce yourself and describe clearly what your complaint is
Remember that the newspaper is only a medium to address the issue
Do not ask the editor to resolve the issue
Letter To Editor Topics
Some useful language expressions
Through the esteemed columns of your newspaper, I wish to bring to the notice of the concerned authorities…
In my opinion…
This is a very shocking/ disturbing use of…
Describe your opinion clearly
Say what you would like the receiver to do to redress the complaint (replacement/ refund of money/ free service)
Mention your next course of action, if the complaint remains unattended.
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