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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

#communications #it’s #letters
Writing
letters
 has been one of the essential means of communication
since
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 centuries. With the advancement of technology, nowadays, there are numerous modern gadgets available that convey
the
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information faster. But have the
letters
 lost their importance?
This
 essay will argue why the
letters
 are still important despite various other better options.
To begin
 with, there
are
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number
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a number
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 of electronic devices present in the form of computers, laptops and mobile phones in
this
 modern world.
Furthermore
, Internet has
also
 enhanced their usage.
For instance
, today humans can have
a
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verbal
conversation
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 through mobile phones. Apart from that, individuals may contact their friends and family members by video calling on Whatsapp. It is
also
 helpful for the patients to consult the doctor online so as to save time.
Hence
,
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technology has become an important part
in
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 connecting with other people.
On the other hand
,
letters
 are written from
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ancient times till now.
Although
, they are not commonly used as a mode of transferring messages from one person to the other. But they play a major role in multinational companies and
government
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 sector where formal and semiformal
letters
 are often needed to be written. They are proven to be useful as
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 in court. Currently, a pen and paper
is
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 seldom needed for sending
letters
 because they are mostly sent through email.
Last
 but not the least, their necessity is less for students as they got the chance to improve their writing skills. In my point of view, the technology is getting advanced day by day enabling everyone to connect easily and at a faster rate but
letters
 are
also
 successful in many sectors whether it be
public
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 or private sector.
Letters
 have preserved their existence and they would not seem to
be vanished
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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.

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