physical aspects of the business letter
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Dana Andrea V. BitagonBSTM 2-2N
College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Paper(for business letter): Unruled and textured
Size: 8 ¼ by 11 inches
Color(for paper): White(most popular and conservative),off-white and ivory
1
INCH
Letter head (1 inch)
1 INCH
Dateline
Inside Address
Dear Sir:
Complimentary Close
Signature
Enclosure Notation
•Different parts of the letter are positioned in such a way that the margin frames are even.
•The sides and bottom margins are of the width so that the message looks like a picture within a frame.
Mistakes committed in addressing the envelope jeopardize the message of the letter.
A properly addressed envelope should contain the following information to ensure the best service from the post office and to guarantee that the letter reaches the right person:
Name of the recipient Department or division Company name Street address with number, suite number
, floor number(if any),apartment name City/district/province/town/and zip code Country(if sent to another country), or
post office box number, if there is no address
Print or type information in capital letters and in black or dark ink
Double-space entries, except for those with more than three lines
Omit punctuation marks in the addressee’s title, in the initials of the company’s name, in the street number, in the city or state line
Leave two spaces between street address and suite or apartment number, and between the city and province; two to five spaces between the state and the city; and two to five spaces between the state/province and zip code.
There should be 5/8” margin at the bottom and one inch at the left and right margins of the envelope (bough 70)
Area______ Postage 2246 D. ADONIS STREET Pandacan, Manila Zip Code 1090(1 inch) (1 inch) Dr. Milagros M. Pascua XYZ UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES HIPPODROMO ST. STA MESA MANILA ZIP CODE 1016
1. What is the standard size of the paper for a business letter?
2. Give two information to consider when properly addressing an envelope:
3. Give two guidelines that should be followed when addressing an envelope:
4. Leave __________ between street address and suite or apartment number, and between the city and province; two to five spaces between the state and the city; and two to five spaces between the state/province and zip code.
5. True or False. Different parts of the letter are positioned in such a way that the margin frames are even.
• Language at Work: A Guide for Effective Business Writing(2011 Edition)
Authors: Lourdes A. Dagdag , Virginia A. Ranin
Submitted by:Submitted by:Danielle Anne B. Dela PeñaDanielle Anne B. Dela Peña
BSTM 2-2NBSTM 2-2N
The open punctuation and the mixed punctuation are the two styles to choose from punctuating the salutation and the complimentary close of the letter.
OPEN PUNCTUATION
Dear Mrs. Cruz
Sincerely
MIXED PUNCTUATION
Dear Mrs. Cruz:
Sincerely,
If the letter runs on to another page. The second page header preferably bears the name of the person and the organization receiving the letter. The page number and the date of the letter is also indicated
Ms. Ma. Lourdes R. SaldoAugust 13 2016Page 2
OR
Ms. Ma. Lourdes R. Saldo – 2 – Page 2
Always keep in mind that a sloppy folding spoils an excellent letter. Hence here are tips on How to fold a letter more efficiently.a.First, fold the letter (typed in a standard-sized paper) horizontally, about one-third of the way up from the bottom; then.b.Fold the upper third down from the top leaving an eight of an inch uncoveredFolding this way makes it easier to open and convenient for the reader.
1. What are the two types of punctuation?
2. What does a second-page heading should contain?
3. Why is it important to know the ways on how to fold a letter?
4. What is the essence of knowing the other physical aspects of a letter?
• Language at Work: A Guide for Effective Business Writing(2011 Edition)
Authors: Lourdes A. Dagdag , Virginia A. Ranin