SOWC - Lesson 2

If a letter begins with the recipient's name, e.g. Dear Mr Ross, it will close with Yours faithfully.

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The abbreviation od c.c. stands for correct carbons.

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If you were writing a letter to Mr Peter Smith, the salutation would be Dear Mr Peter Smith.

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The head of a company in the UK is known as the president.

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In the USA, it is correct to open a letter with the salutation Gentlemen.

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In the UK, a date written 2.6.05 means 6 February 2005.

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If the secretary signs a letter and the signature is followed by p.p. Daniel Harris, it means that the secretary is signing on behalf of Daniel Harris.

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The term plc adfter a UK company's name, e.g. Hathaway plc, stands for Public Limited Corporation.

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The term Ltd adter a UK company's name means limited liability.

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If you do not know whether a female correspondent is married or not, it is correct to use the courtesy title Ms instead of Miss or Mrs, e.g. Ms Tessa Groves.

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