In this module , you are expected
Objectives
to learn about the format and contents of thank-you letters;
to write sincere, impressive, engaging thank-you letters.
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Zhejiang Sunshine Cashmere Co., Ltd. has just introduced a new production line from DM Engineering Works, Inc. John Wooden, the Director of DM Engineering promised to cover all the expense of technical training for the technical workers of Sunshine Company in the United States. So Mr. Jiang asked Qiu Xiaoyun to write a thank-you letter in his name.
A Thank-You Letter
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What should be this thank-you letter’s
main points?
How can people write an effective
thank-you letter?
Notes of your group report:
You are divided into several groups. Discuss and compare each other’s thank-you letters and decide whose letter is the most appropriate. The group leader should report to the class why it is the best. When you are discussing, please pay attention to the following hints.
Notes:
What’s the purpose of writing this
thank-you letter?
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1. What’s the purpose of writing this thank-you letter?
The purpose of writing this letter is to thank John Wooden for his financial support for the training of the works and tell him the arrangements as well.
What should be this thank-you letter’s main points?
1) Express your appreciation
2) Highlight the details
3) Express thanks again.
3. How can people write an effective thank-you letter?
1) Act Fast - Plan to send out your thank you letters as soon as possible (preferably within twenty-four hours).
2) Short and Simple - Keep your thank-you letters short and simple, but, do use the letter to reiterate(重申) a little details.
3) Proof Your Letter - Spell check and proof the thank-you letter.
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Dear Mr. Wooden,
Thank you for your financial support to our technical training program in the United States.
Body
Salutation
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Body
The fifteen technical workers who will operate at the newly introduced production line are now under express training of their English proficiencies. They will be sent to your company to receive technical training 2 months later, when we think their English is good enough to receive the training in the United States.
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That’s very kind of you to have promised to stand all their expenses in the United States. We believe, the training program will guarantee that the business relations between us will develop smoothly and fruitfully.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Jiang
Complimentary Close
Body
Signature
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The definition of a thank-you letter
A thank-you letter is written to express your gratitude for other peoples’ kindness, which is frequently employed in social intercourse. The thank-you letter can be used in many occasions to enhance personal and business relationships.
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The format of a thank-you letter
A thank-you letter still follows the format of the business letters as mentioned before. As for the content, it usually begins with a statement of thanks for the occasion, then describes the details, that is what you want to say about the kindness, the favor or the presents. Lastly, the thank-you letter ends by re-expressing the appreciation. The tone of the letter should remain friendly all along.
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The purpose of a thank-you letter
for invitation and congratulation
for hospitality
for presents or contribution
for suggestion and recommendation
for support and assistance
for product delivery
for interview
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You are provided more letters extracted from the thank-you letters to learn by yourself. You can make mini comparison according to what have been taught.
Tips
The former two letters are job interview follow up letters, in which short and simple language is used to reiterate the candidates’ interest in the job, their enthusiasm for the company and to sell themselves as the ideal candidate. While letter 3 is a common thank you letter to express one’s gratitude for other people’s kindness, such as hospitality.
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Directions: In part Ⅰ, you have written a thank-you letter for Qiu Xiaoyun, now you are required to revise your own work according to the 5-C principles in the table.
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1) 非常感谢您昨天的面试。
Thank you very much for the interview yesterday.
2)请代我向为我准备那次晚会的各位表示问候。
Please give my regards to the people who prepared the party for me.
3)我们感谢大使馆长期以来的支持。
We acknowledge the continued support from the embassy.
4)我希望在不久的将来能报答您的热情款待。
I hope that I may be able to return your hospitality in near future.
5)再次感谢您的盛情款待并期待不久再见到您。
Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and I am forward to seeing you soon.
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6) I am writing this letter to thank you for you warm hospitality accorded to me and my delegation during our recent visit to your beautiful country.
非常感谢我和我们代表团在贵国访问期间你们所给予的款待。
7) I would also like to thank you for your interesting discussion with me which I have found very informative and useful.
同时,谢谢你们的信息丰富,卓有成效的讨论。
8) During the entire visit, my delegation and I were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm expressed by your business representatives on cooperation with China.
在整个访问期间,我和我们代表团都对你们同中国合作的热情留下了深刻的印象。
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9) I sincerely hope we could have more exchanges like this one when we would be able to continue our interesting discussion on possible ways to expand our bilateral economic and trade relations and bring our business people together.
我真诚的希望我们能有更多这样的交流,继续探讨扩大双边贸易,加强两国人民联系的各种方式。
10)Thank you for your order for furniture and the check that accompanied it.
感谢您寄来的采购家具的订单与随函所附的付款支票。
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Directions: Mr. Henry Miller from Refine Textile Co. Ltd. has received the congratulation letter from Thomas Jiang on Henry’s promotion as we have learned in module 2. Suppose you are Henry Miller, and write a thank-you letter to Mr. Jiang.
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Dear Mr. Jiang,
Thank you very much for your letter of congratulation on my promotion. I wish also to thank you for the assistance you have given me in my work. It was kind of you to take the time and trouble to write, and I sincerely appreciate your kindness. Looking forward to better cooperation in the future.
Cordially yours,
Yao Aiguo
A Thank-You Letter
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