(1) 使用交谈式语言,尽量避免业务术语。
不用:
Re your letter of the 21st inst. , in connection with our account, we are remitting our check herewith, as per your request, in the amount of $100.00.
而用:
As requested in your letter of the 21th June, we are enclosing our check for $100.00.
(2) 在保持交谈式语句简明特点的同时,又要避免俚语或结构欠佳的语句。
不用:
Hello,This is Charles Fonda. I'm writing about the contract. Mr. Wu asked us to explain the new clause.
而用:
We received a letter from Mr.W[收起]