comparing friendly business letters

ComparingFriendly and Business Letters

Language Arts 7

Who is your audience?

Friendly Letter

Audience is someone you know personally—friend or relative.

Who is your audience?

Business Letter

Audience is not someone you know on a personal level.Audience may be to a business or organization.

What is your tone?

Friendly Letter

InformalCasualRelaxedChatty

What is your purpose?

Business Letter

FormalPoliteCourteousTo the point

What is your purpose?

Friendly Letter

Describe things happening in your lifeAsk questionsMake requestsExpress appreciation

What is your tone?

Business Letter

Apply for a positionMake a complaintAsk questionsMake requestsExpress appreciation

Formal vs informal language:Friendly Letter Business Letter

“Thanks a lot!” “I appreciate your assistance.”

“I’m so mad at you!” “I am dissatisfied with the product.”

“Want to come over on Saturday and hang out with me?”

“We would be honored if you would attend this event.”

“Write back soon!” “I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience”

“I’m sorry for what happened.” “I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.