Formal Email Writing Etiquette

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When applying for a job, you would address the person by, “Dear Hiring ______.”

Manager

When writing to someone you do not know by name, you put “To Whom it May ______.”

Concern

If you do know the recipient’s name, you put “Dear Mr./Ms.______.”

Smith

For a formal salutation, you should not use the recipient’s first name or the informal greetings “______” or “Hey.”

Hello

At the end of your last paragraph, you should provide a “thank you” or “call to action,” depending on the subject of your ______.

email

The first sentence, known as the opening sentence, can be a greeting if the situation ______ it.

allows

The closing of a formal email can be the same as the closing of a ______.

letter

It is also beneficial to add your job position (if applicable) and phone number under your ______.

name

What is the recommended salutation when writing to someone you do not know by name in a formal email?

To Whom it May Concern

What should be included at the end of your last paragraph in a formal email?

Call to action or thank you

Which of the following is NOT recommended for a formal salutation in an email?

Hey

Which of the following is NOT a suitable formal closing for an email?

Cheers

What is the importance of keeping an email concise?

To save time for the recipient

What should be provided after the closing of a formal email?

Full name, job position, and phone number

Which greeting is appropriate when you know the recipient's name in a formal email?

'Dear Mr./Ms. Smith'

In a formal email, what should you avoid using in the salutation?

'Hey'

Learn about the proper salutations and body paragraphs for writing a formal email. Understand when to use 'To Whom it May Concern', 'Dear Hiring Manager', or 'Dear Mr./Ms.'. Explore the importance of maintaining a concise and professional tone in email communication.

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