Correspondence Etiquette

In etiquette class the basic courtesies are taught. Some schools do not teach how to reply to R. S. V. P. On fact some people do not know what that means. I would like to teach you some things...

While the letter-writing format is best suited for presenting a message from a single person, there are times when joint written communication is required, such as letters from couples. When...

Writing a thank you card is a gracious way to accept and express appreciation of a gift. People usually write these to their friends and family--the people they know best in life. In spite of that...

Finding an old friend's address is usually simple when you have her first and last name. Knowing what area she lives in is helpful as well, even if it is a broad area, like the northern part of...

Whether you work at a bank, customer service center, or some other work place that requires you to be face to face with people you don’t know, it’s important that you are able to hold a steady...

One of the easiest ways to cheer up a friend or family member who is sick is to send them a Get Well card. These cards not only express your sympathy for the person, but also show that you truly...

Whether the elderly person is severely disabled or experiencing memory, vision or hearing loss, it is important to communicate effectively with him or her to be sure all needs are met. Although it...

Communicating with disabled people often makes people uncomfortable, as they worry about what to say or saying something inappropriate (like saying "I did not hear you" to a person who is deaf)....

Writing a sympathy card can be tricky. You want to let someone know you care and are thinking of them, but you don't want to cause any more grief or stress. You may wonder to whom to address the...

Losing a pet can be a traumatic and very emotional experience. It can be hard to know what to say. Many people don't give it the respect it deserves. Here are some tips for extending your...

So you want to be a pen pal, and you are ready to start a new correspondence with a new friend. Staring at the blank page is not going to make the letter write itself! Here are some tips to make...

After a lot of lobbying, you've finally scored that interview with the famous person who intrigues you so. You'll be given only a short amount of time, maybe 15 minutes, so you have to make that...

It's always important to treat the men and women, who have served our country in the Armed Forces, respectfully. This is something that should be done even if the particular person you are...

Even if you’re not the type of person who likes to complain, there are times when a product or service you paid for didn’t perform as you expected. Your first step is to address the...