During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this bussinessman. In your letter • remind him when and where you met • tell him what kind of job you are interested in • say why you think you would be suitable for the job

Dear Mr Verma, I hope
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message finds you well. We met recently on Air Canada Flight AC123 from Toronto to Vancouver on 20th June;
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, I truly enjoyed our conversation during the journey, especially hearing about your experience in the restaurant industry. As you kindly suggested, I am writing to express my interest in a possible position within your restaurant chain.
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, I am particularly interested in a front-of-house role,
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as a restaurant supervisor or customer service manager, as I enjoy engaging with people and ensuring a positive dining experience. I believe I would be a good fit for
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role
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my strong background in customer service and hospitality;
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, I have worked in both administrative and healthcare environments where communication, multitasking, and professionalism are essential.
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, I bring a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings. Thank you once again for encouraging me to reach out. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss
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and learn more about any available roles in your team. Warm regards, Manpreet Kaur

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coherence
Make sure each idea flows smoothly from one to the next; sometimes the links between paragraphs can be stronger.
cohesion
Check if your opening and closing sentences are engaging; you want to catch the reader's attention from the start.
task achievement
The letter has a clear purpose and effectively expresses your interest in the job.
task achievement
You maintained a polite and professional tone throughout the letter.

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.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Hospitality industry, culinary arts, managerial skills, customer service, gastronomy, adept, team player, interpersonal skills, innovative, culinary expertise, food connoisseur, dynamic environment, business acumen, networking opportunity, mentorship, gourmet, epicurean, food enthusiast, resilience, career aspirations
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