Organizing a Standard Business Letter

Bill Carmody explains how to organize a standard business letter, emphasizing the importance of left justification, the order of components like date, address, and name, and the need for clarity and professionalism. He details the structure, including the greeting, main content, closing, and enclosures, highlighting the significance of standardization for effective communication.

What is the typical alignment for most elements in a standard business letter?

• Left justified

• Right aligned

• Justified

• Center aligned

In a business letter, what typically follows the address and name?

• The closing paragraph

• The date

• The greeting

• The body content

What is the main purpose of the opening paragraph in a business letter?

• To introduce the sender

• To provide background information

• To get straight to the point

• To list enclosures

What should be included if there is an enclosure with the business letter?

• A list of contents

• A separate letter

• A summary of the letter

• An ELC notation

Why is it important to standardize business letters?

• To make them look more artistic

• To ensure they are easily recognizable and professional

• To make them longer

• To save paper