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You’re probably accustomed to receiving e-mails from persons half my age. And it’s true that much of my generation looks at the Internet as something from a science fiction movie. However, for me nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, my background as a <technical job> is part of the reason I’ve embraced [...]
1234, Main Street Boston, MA 02123 03/16/05 <Recipient Address Goes Here> Hello. I’m delighted to accept your invitation to join the Boston Chamber of Commerce. At <Chamber event>. I was very impressed by the group’s professionalism, ideas and commitment to helping local businesses grow. After that experience joining the Chamber seemed to be a natural. [...]
1234, Main Street Boston, MA 02123 03/17/05 <Recipient Address Goes Here> Hello. I recently came to your company for <service>. My experience was one of the most satisfying I have ever enjoyed with <a/an> <description of business>. <description> In an age when so many companies don’t seem to care about customer service any more, <name [...]
Tips: Keep your letter brief! This letter compliments an employee’s family members for their part in the employee’s success. It is an excellent way to develop good rapport with those whose support is very important. Mention the employee by name and keep the tone of the letter friendly and informal. Sample Letter #1: I want [...]
Tips: A letter demonstrates a special effort to express a compliment, and also provides a tangible reminder of the praise. Keep the tone personal and sincere. Sample Letter #1: I will always remember your willingness to help me during my time of need. It takes a very special person to leave her important work on [...]
Tips: Keep your letter brief! Regardless of whether you write this letter directly to the person being complimented or to the person’s peers, the tone should be warm, personal, and relatively informal. Sample Letter #1: You must be very happy to graduate after four years of sacrifice and hard work. It takes special dedication and [...]
Tips: Keep your letter brief! You will probably send this letter directly to the employee’s superior with a copy for the employee. Be specific about what the employee did that you appreciated. Sample Letter #1: I want you to know you have an exceptional employee, Jane Doe, in your support division. Her calm, patient manner [...]
Tips: Keep your letter brief! A complimentary letter shows support for the issue at hand and encourages more of the same. Your letter should be direct and sincere, without being self-serving. Sample Letter #1: I recently had the good fortune of reading your article regarding investment strategies. It was well-written and contained sound, practical advice. [...]
Tips: Keep your letter brief! Praise is a powerful motivator. Take the time to give genuine, specific compliments in a friendly, yet professional manner. A bonus check or some other tangible expression of thanks may accompany this letter. Sample Letter #1: I want you to know you have an exceptional employee, Jane Doe, in your [...]
Tips: Keep your letter brief! A speaker at a seminar, symposium, conference, meeting, or convention deserves your special compliments and praise if you benefited from his or her efforts. The speaker may wonder how the audience received the speech. A brief, sincere note with positive feedback will always be appreciated. Sample Letter #1: I thoroughly [...]