ABusiness Letter Models

Thank-You/Appreciation

Purpose

To express appreciation or to acknowledge assistance.

Tone

Cordial and sincere.

Content Guidelines/Format

1. Thank the reader for any assistance or contributions.

2. Mention the specific reasons for your appreciation or value of the reader’s efforts or contributions.

3. Close with “Sincerely.”

Helpful Words

appreciate

beautiful

charming

delightful

generous

kind

lovely

memorable

tasteful

thoughtful

useful

valuable

Example

January 10, 20—

Dear Joan:

I very much appreciate your help in providing information essential to the success of our obtaining the Lazzo account. The data you compiled was an important factor in Lazzo senior management’s favorable decision toward our company.

Sincerely,

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