Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the current era of globalisation, our world is becoming more and more advanced, thanks to state-of-the-art technology.
Therefore
, some people are convinced that it is easy to establish the connection between individuals and groups with the help
of the latest devices instead
of using traditional ways such
as letters
, paper and pen and I certainly agree with them.
With the help
of the current communication technology and devices, it is easier to establish a connection and express ourselves. After the availability of the internet, there have been plenty of ways to communicate such
as electronic mail, social media, mobile devices, messaging and so on. For instance
, my friends always have too many applications on their mobile and are always available to respond. While the letters
will take many days to arrive and then
the response to that letter would be consuming additional time.
In addition
of
the above, expressing someone’s emotions is Change preposition
to
also
taken care of, by the invention of Video calling and makes life easier than earlier. With the help
of video calling and conferencing the distance is really shortened and the communication can be real-time. For example
, my parents while being at far place communicate on video calling daily and it makes them satisfy.
In conclusion, with the help
of the internet and modern ways of communication, connecting is easy, fast, confirmed, and secure. Hence
, I would emphasize, that it is not only convenient but quick also
to use modern technology to converse instead
of sharing letters
. Due to all these reasons, it can be considered that letters
are slowly getting obsolete as well.Submitted by mtsaife 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.