You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In this letter • Explain why you want to take time off work? • Give details of the amount of time you need. • Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away?

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Dear
Mr.
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Khan, I am Muaj Momin, an assistant manager in
front
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office department. I am writing in regards to request some
time
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off for our upcoming Eid festival.
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, I have not seen my family since I have joined here in Mumbai branch. I am really looking forward to
see
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my family on
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auspicious occasion of Eid, as my family lives in Banglore, and my sister’s wedding is
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fixed, which is right after Eid celebrations.
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, I need 10 days
time
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off dated 15th of
November
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to 25th of
November
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, and I would like to resume work from 26th of
November
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. If I get
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this
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10 days off,
I
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will be helpful to
take
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some decisions on wedding arrangements like, booking a venue, arranging decorations and food and beverage services.
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, on the work front, I have already spoken to my colleague
Mr.
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Javed Ali, who is another assistant manager, he will be looking after my shifts during my
time
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off.
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, after coming back from holiday I will have completed my
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report just before the submission date, which is the 30th of
November
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. Kindly allow me to take a
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off,
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will suit my purpose. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours Sincerely, Muaj Momin.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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