Sentence length is important to ease of reading in any document. It is even more important to be concise in a business letter. The average sentence length of a business letter should be between 12 and 15 words.
A sentence in a business letter is as long as it needs to be, but absolutely no longer than that! In a business letter, you need to convey all the information that is required to accomplish the purpose of the letter, so sentences length is not a factor (unless it is a run on sentence, then it needs to be edited). Examples of appropriate sentences:At the time that I purchase this product, it was in an unopened carton with all seals intact and no damage or signs of mishandling or water exposure apparent on its exterior.Mr. Swanson is also appropriate for this responsibility due to his many years of experience.It will be my pleasure to attend this meeting. Thank you for inviting me.The length of the sentence, average or not, is not important; the information stated clearly and concisely is important.
Write a.k.a. is fine as long as it doesn't start the sentence or paragraph.
The statement is false. A sentence in a business letter is as long as it needs to be, but absolutely no longer than that! In a business letter, you need to convey all the information that is required to accomplish the purpose of the letter, so sentences length is not a factor (unless it is a run on sentence, then it needs to be edited). Examples of appropriate sentences:At the time that I purchase this product, it was in an unopened carton with all seals intact and no damage or signs of mishandling or water exposure apparent on its exterior. (32 words, longer than average)Mr. Swanson is also appropriate for this responsibility due to his many years of experience.It will be my pleasure to attend this meeting. Thank you for inviting me.The length of the sentence, average or not, is not important; the information stated clearly and concisely is important.
The content of a business letter delivers the message, but it is just as important to be familiar with the physical appearance of a letter. The way a letter looks influences how the recipient will perceive the company. As the saying goes, first impressions count - and might we add - last a long time! There are about 10-12 components of a letter as seen below (link resources) http://thebusinessletters.blogspot.com/2014/07/standard-components-of-business-letter.html
A business letter should be concise and to the point; there is seldom a need for a business letter to be two pages. When there is too much wording to a business letter, the point of the letter can be unclear or camouflaged. A sales letter, a resume cover letter (which is a sales letter), a product, a pricing, or contract inquiry or request, etc. that have many specifications to include should have those specifications or product information on an attachment to the letter, such as the resume, a product or contract specification sheet and with only highlights of the attachment(s) included in the body of a letter. A business letter that is word dense is much less effective than a letter containing just enough to direct the mind of the recipient to the result that is the intent of the letter.
A sentence in a business letter is as long as it needs to be, but absolutely no longer than that! In a business letter, you need to convey all the information that is required to accomplish the purpose of the letter, so sentences length is not a factor (unless it is a run on sentence, then it needs to be edited). Examples of appropriate sentences:At the time that I purchase this product, it was in an unopened carton with all seals intact and no damage or signs of mishandling or water exposure apparent on its exterior.Mr. Swanson is also appropriate for this responsibility due to his many years of experience.It will be my pleasure to attend this meeting. Thank you for inviting me.The length of the sentence, average or not, is not important; the information stated clearly and concisely is important.
Write a.k.a. is fine as long as it doesn't start the sentence or paragraph.
The statement is false. A sentence in a business letter is as long as it needs to be, but absolutely no longer than that! In a business letter, you need to convey all the information that is required to accomplish the purpose of the letter, so sentences length is not a factor (unless it is a run on sentence, then it needs to be edited). Examples of appropriate sentences:At the time that I purchase this product, it was in an unopened carton with all seals intact and no damage or signs of mishandling or water exposure apparent on its exterior. (32 words, longer than average)Mr. Swanson is also appropriate for this responsibility due to his many years of experience.It will be my pleasure to attend this meeting. Thank you for inviting me.The length of the sentence, average or not, is not important; the information stated clearly and concisely is important.
The statement is false. A sentence in a business letter is as long as it needs to be, but absolutely no longer than that! In a business letter, you need to convey all the information that is required to accomplish the purpose of the letter, so sentences length is not a factor (unless it is a run on sentence, then it needs to be edited). Examples of appropriate sentences:At the time that I purchase this product, it was in an unopened carton with all seals intact and no damage or signs of mishandling or water exposure apparent on its exterior. (32 words, longer than average)Mr. Swanson is also appropriate for this responsibility due to his many years of experience.It will be my pleasure to attend this meeting. Thank you for inviting me.The length of the sentence, average or not, is not important; the information stated clearly and concisely is important.
For an average letter it takes 1 to 2 business days after it is mailed.
1-2 years
3-5 business days
1 Business day
Sure, as long as the beginning word has a capitalized first letter.
It takes about a second per word.
If it your average letter, anywhere from 7 to 10 days.
2-7 Business Days.