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Tips Listening Properly


The following tips listen properly :

1. Focus on the sound source

2. Concentration

3. Try not to talk to to other people when listening the voice

4. Make notes or summaries of the sound source

5. Then to test the power of listening to us, invent a process to answer questions about the material the sound source is to determine how the level we are listening.

Because listening is a listening process that contains the element of intent. That is a process that includes listening to the sound, identify, interpret, evaluate, and reacting the meaning contained in it.

Business Letter ( Surat Bisnis )

Hello viewers, now i will explain you about business letter
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A business letter is usually used when writing from one company to another, or for correspondence between such organizations and their customers, clients and other external parties. The overall style of letter will depend on the relationship between the parties concerned. There are many reasons to write a business letter. It could be to request direct information or action from another party, to order supplies from a supplier, to identify a mistake that was committed, to reply directly to a request, to apologize for a wrong or simply to convey goodwill. Even today, the business letter is still very useful because it produces a permanent record, is confidential, formal and delivers persuasive, well-considered messages.



* Part of Business Letter :


There are seven part of writing business letter :

1. The Heading

The heading contains the return address with the date on the last line. Sometimes it is necessary to include a line before the date with a phone number, fax number, or e-mail address. Often there is a line skipped between the address and the date. It is not necessary to type a return address if you are using stationery with the return address already imprinted, but you should always use a date. Make sure the heading is on the left margin.

2. Recipient’s Address

This is the address you are sending your letter to. Be sure to make it as complete as possible so it gets to its destination. Always include title names (such as Dr.) if you know them. This is, like the other address, on the left margin. If a standard 8 ½” x 11” paper is folded in thirds to fit in a standard 9” business envelope, the inside address should appear through the window in the envelope (if there is one). Be sure to skip a line after the heading and before the recipient’s address, then skip another line after the inside address before the greeting. For an example, see the end of this sheet for a sample letter.

3. The Salutation

The salutation (or greeting) in a business letter is always formal. It often begins with “Dear {Person’s name}.” Once again, be sure to include the person’s title if you know it (such as Ms., Mrs., Mr., or Dr). If you’re unsure about the person’s title then just use their first name. For example, you would use only the person’s first name if the person you are writing to is “Jordan” and you’re not sure if he or she is male or female. The salutation always ends with a colon.

4. The Body

The body is the meat of your letter. For block and modified block letter formats, single space and left justify each paragraph. Be sure to leave a blank line between each paragraph, however, no matter the format. Be sure to also skip a line between the salutation and the body, as well as the body and the close.

5. The Complimentary Close

The complimentary close is a short and polite remark that ends your letter. The close begins at the same justification as your date and one line after the last body paragraph. Capitalize the first word of your closing (Thank you) and leave four lines for a signature between the close and the sender’s name. A comma should follow the closing.

6. The Signature Line

Skip at least four lines after the close for your signature, and then type out the name to be signed. This often includes a middle initial, although it is not required. Women may put their title before had to show how they wish to be addressed (Ms., Mrs., Miss).
The signature should be in blue or black ink.

7. Enclosures

If you have any enclosed documents, such as a resume, you can indicate this by typing “Enclosures” one line below the listing. You also may include the name of each document.


* Style of Business Letter :


There are two main styles of business letters:

1. Full block style with Align all elements on the left margin.

2. Modified block style with other elements on the left page margin.




* Format of a Business Letter :


Standard

In a standard format letter,

1.uses a colon after the salutation.
2.uses a comma after the complimentary closing.

Open

In an open format letter,
(1) uses no punctuation after the salutation,
(2) uses no punctuation after the complimentary closing.

Block

In a Block format letter,
(1) all text is aligned to the left margin,
(2) paragraphs are not indented.

Semi-Block

In a Semi-Block format letter
(1) all text is aligned to the left margin,
(2) paragraphs are indented.
(3) paragraphs are separated by double or triple spacing.

Modified Block

In a Modified Block format letter,
(1) all text is aligned to the left margin, except for the author's address, date, and closing; and
(2) paragraphs are not indented. The author's address, date, and closing begin at the center point.

Modified Semi-Block

In a Modified Semi-Block format letter,
(1) all text is aligned to the left margin, except for the author's address, date, and closing; and
(2) paragraphs are indented. The author's address, date, and closing are usually indented in same position

* Example Of Business Letter :


3519 Front Street
Mount Celebres, CA 65286October 5, 2004Ms. Betty Johnson
Accounts Payable
The Cooking Store
765 Berliner Plaza
Industrial Point, CA 68534

Dear Ms. Johnson:
It has come to my attention that your company, The Cooking Store has been late with paying their invoices for the past three months.
In order to encourage our customers to pay for their invoices before the due date, we have implemented a discount model where we’ll give you 2% off your invoice if you pay us within 10 days of receiving the invoice.
I hope that everything is going well for you and your company. You are one of our biggest customers, and we appreciate your business. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (555) 555-5555.Sincerely, Signature
Bob Powers

Accounts Receivable




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