After the date comes the OPENING of the business letter.
The opening consists should consist of the persons name that you are writing to, his/her title and department name, the name of the company you're writing to, and its mailing address as follows:
Mr. Jerry Jackrabbit
Manager, Sales and Service
Come Bath With Us, Inc.
723 Shower Avenue
Washville WA 55444
Dear Sir/Madam: OR Dear Mr. Jackrabbit:
The "Dear …" is the GREETING part of the OPENING.
When typing the greeting, if you know the person's family name that you are writing to, then use it; otherwise, simply use "Dear Sir/Madam:"
Remember to always use a colon (:) at the end of a business greeting.
The next part of a business letter is the BODY of the letter.
The first paragraph should clearly state the purpose of the letter:
I am writing to make a complaint...
I wish to apply for the position of secretary...
I am writing to ask...
Finish the body of the letter, expanding on the things mentioned in the first paragraph.
Remember NOT to indent each paragraph, bu
t DO skip a line between them.
Be sure you explain things with enough detail so the reader of your letter can take the action you desire.
For example, if you are applying for a job, clearly list the qualities and experience that make you a suitable candidate for the position.liuxuepaper.com