1. self-introduction

The General Format of Business Letter:

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  A good letter should be clear and concise with short sentences and simple words.
  
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  It should be straightforward and polite.
  
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  It is better if it is limited to one single - spaced typewritten page.
  
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  A business letter is often judged on the proper construction – format, content, grammar,
  

punctuation, openings and closings.

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  There is no place for fancy fonts in business letters.
  

The elements of a standard business letter and their functions are given below