FORMAL VS INFORMAL E-MAIL

The structure and language in your email communicates a lot to the

recipient. Look at these examples…

Who do you write emails to?

Formal situations Informal situations

GreetingsFormal or Informal?

Hey John!

Dear Allison,

Dear Ms. Arandia:

Hi,

Formal

Very formal

Informal

Informal

SalutationsFormal or Informal?

See ya,

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Thanks,

- A

Best,

Formal

Very formal

Informal

Informal

Informal

A little formal

Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)

Hey,

Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday.

Thanks, - A

Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)

Hey Maria, Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday. Thanks, - A

Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)

Could u meet with me tomorrow? I’d to talk about our plan for Friday.

Is this a formal or informal email?(Explain your response)

Dear Allison,

Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday.

Thank you, Maria Smith

A formal email…• Starts with a formal

greeting

• Leaves space between the parts of your email.

• Uses correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Ends with a formal salutation and your name

Dear Allison,

Could you meet with me tomorrow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Friday.

Thank you, Maria Smith

What’s the problem with this email?

Hi Teacher,Coud u meet with me tomorow? I’d love to talk about our plan for Fiday. Tank you, Maria

What’s the problem with this email?

Hey,Do you have job openings? I want to apply.