Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, there are many possible ways of
communication
, however
correct and accurate communication
is a must. Some people believe that these modes
overrule traditional communication
and they are not required anymore. This
essay shows partial agreement for this
statement.
To embark on, the modern era is full of many powerful modes
of the information exchange and all the available modes
are very fast. For example
: These days people are more relay on electronic mail rather than the conventional letter because these mail reached to the recipient in a fraction of seconds instead
of waiting too many days. Moreover
, there is no chance of misplacing them and response could get in lesser time.
Furthermore
, these cut-edge technology mediums help to reduce price, in the traditional way you need to spend more if you require fast arrival. Now, not only words you can communicate audios and videos to multiple people at the same time.
However
, there are many fields, where still letters are the only medium of communication
and we cannot ignore its presence. For instance
: if you are writing a complaint or applying for an exam, you must send an application form or a letter to concern authorities.
In a nutshell, the uses of new communication
modes
have been increasing day by day because of its speed and accuracy. Despite these evolving technologies, the feeling and need of traditional medium cannot be ignored.Submitted by testkumar589 on
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The Greeting
Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.
Always start an informal letter in the ways:
- Dear + name
- Hi / Hello + name
‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.
For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:
- Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
- Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.