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Formal Email
Formal Email
Formal Email
Writing a formal email is similar to writing a formal letter, with the same
structure, salutations, and sign-off. They're free from spelling and
grammatical errors, planned and written with a clear purpose.
Formal emails are polite, professional, and get straight to the point.
They're 100% focused on an outcome, leaving no room for mistakes or
misunderstandings.
WHY WRITE A FORMAL
EMAIL?
"People tend to believe that they can communicate over email more effectively than they actually
can,"
In a 2005 study, they performed a series of experiments and concluded that it's hard to convey
emotion and tone over email.
Formal emails remove the potential for misunderstanding and misrepresentation. It's all about
observing the correct business email etiquette
A formal email has a clear purpose and treats the reader with respect. It's written in a standard way
that travels across borders and cultures.
A well-written formal email is polite and professional, two powerful brand attributes that will improve
your brand and increase business success.
FORMAL EMAIL FORMAT
1. Subject
2. Greeting
3. Opening lines & Body
4. Closing
5. Sign-off
FORMAL EMAIL SUBJECT
LINE
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FORMAL EMAIL BODY