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Formal and informal language

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get in touch with

contact

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let

permit

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think about

consider

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put off

postpone

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go up

increase

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go down

decrease

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look at

examine

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seem

appear

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(What’s wrong?) Dear Mr. Johnson, What is the homework assignment? Thanks, Jimmy McDonald

It’s informal.

It’s not concise.

It’s not specific.

It’s not written in high register.

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(What's wrong?) Dear Mrs. Wolf, Why did you give me an F on my test? Sincerely, Lucas Briggs

It needs bullet points.

It has spelling errors.

It doesn’t allow for enough response time.

It is full of blame and lacks ownership.

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Which sentence demonstrates the best email etiquette?

Hi Mr. anderson,

Dear Mr. Anderson,

Mr. Anderson,

Hello Mr. Anderson!

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