Dear Sir,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to request some time off from work on May 28, because I need to attend a family function.
My parents will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 29. On that occasion, my brother and I planned a party for them. The event will take place in the morning, and I need to finalise a few designs and the menu with the catering team on May 28 at noon time around 4 PM.
I need time off for 4 hours on that day, which means I'll leave the office at 1 PM and will go straight to the catering office, to finalise some important arrangements.
Meanwhile, I have already talked with John to have a closer look at my support inbox, in case any high-priority ticket gets raised. He agreed to take care of that.
Thanks for understanding my concern.
Sincerely,
Mohit
You would like to request time off from work for a family function. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Give details of the event Explain why you need time off Suggest how your work could be managed during your absence
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Add a brief introduction about why family events are important to you. It will add a personal touch.
coherence and cohesion
Make sure to clearly separate your ideas into paragraphs. Each paragraph should have one clear idea.
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Try to use a more polite request, such as 'I would appreciate your understanding' instead of 'Thanks for understanding'.
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Good explanation of the event and why you need time off.
coherence and cohesion
Polite greeting and closing used effectively.
Use a variety of complex and simple sentences
You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.
‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.
Examples:
I really want to study but I’m too tired.
I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.
If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.