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These examples show the most widely used methods of writing dates. There is a tendency to decrease the amount of punctuation in correspondence, so that in the last few years it has become fashionable to write the date 2 July 2014. Also in address, salutation and complimentary close, commas considered to be superfluous are frequently omitted.
For computer use the International Standards Organization (ISO) recommends writing the date in all-numeric form, with the year first, followed by the month and the date as 2014-07-02 or 20140702.
| British style | American style |
| Date | |
| 12th November, 20__ 12 November, 20__ 12 Nov. 20__ | November 12, 20__ |
| Inside address (company) | |
| Messrs Black & Sons, 159 Knightsbridge London SWL 87C The International Trading Company 24 Churchill Avenue Maidstone, Kent ZH8 92B | International Trading Company Sabas Building 507 A. Flores Street Manila Philippines The American Magazine 119 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 11011 |
| Addressing an individual on company business | |
| The Manager The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Main Office Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Dear Sir, Messrs Mahmoud & Son 329 Coast Road Karachi, Pakistan For the attention of Mr. R. Singh Dear Sirs, | Mr. C.C. Pan Far East Jewellery Co. 68 Queen’s Road East Hong Kong Dear Sir: The Standard Oil Company Midland Building Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Attention: Mr. E. G. Glass, Jr. Gentlemen: |
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III. Деловые письма
В данном разделе рассмотрим структуру и особенности писем-запросов информации и услуг, заказов, напоминаний и ответов на них.
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Письмо-запрос (Inquiry)
An inquiry (also spelt enquiry) is sent when a businessman wants some information, especially about
- the supply of goods - availability of goods
- leaflets or catalogues - delivery times and deadlines
- quotation or prices - methods of transport
- samples - insurance.
- terms and discounts
If a prospective customer approaches suppliers for the first time, it is useful to tell them something about his own business, the kind of goods he needs and for what purpose they are required. In the case of customers of long standing or repeat orders, the inquiry may be very simple. Often a phone call or a postcard will do.
