You would like to request some time off work to attend a family event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: • explain the reason for the time off • give the dates and times when you will be away • say how you will make up for the missed work

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Dear Mr Singh, Hope you are doing well. I am writing
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letter to request some days off from my work. Actually, I have to attend my real sister's marriage. I am the one who is making all the necessary arrangements. So, the marriage will be on 28th June and the reception is on 29th June.
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, it is a destination marriage so I have to go to India to attend
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event .
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why I require one month's leave from work. I know it is difficult for you to manage the schedule without me .
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, when I will come from India I will do overtime and complete all my tasks that are left behind. Either you can ask one of my colleagues Ramesh to fulfil my tasks by giving him overtime.
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week he told me that he really needs some extra money for his personal reasons. Just let me know what you have decided. Hoping to hear soon from you. Yours Sincerely, Jyoti

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tone
Consider adding a more formal salutation and closing to enhance the professional tone of your letter.
structure
Ensure each paragraph focuses on a single idea by separating your reason for the request and your plan for making up the work into distinct paragraphs.
clarity
It would be helpful to clarify the exact dates when you will be absent, specifying the last working day before your leave.
content
Your explanation of the reason for the time off is clear and understandable, which effectively conveys the importance of the event to you.
initiative
The offer to work overtime and involve a colleague demonstrates your commitment to managing your responsibilities, which is commendable.
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