Lesson 5（课件）-《商务英语写作训练》同步教学（大连理工大学出版社）

Lesson 5　 Letters of Thanks Objectives Compose appropriate letters of thanks; Express thanks properly and sincerely; Give specific information to show appreciation; Make correct complex sentences. Objectives 　　Anyone who has done something for you or for your company most certainly will appreciate your taking time to say “ thank you ”. A letter of thanks or thank-you letter is a letter that is used when one person/party wishes to express appreciation to another. 　　Thank-you letters enhance business and personal relationships and reward those who make a practice of sending them. Even when you have thanked someone in person, a written thank- you is often expected or, at least, appreciated. In the business world, the thank- you letter has become a must if you care about your career. Getting Started Read the following dialogue, underlining the sentences related to thanks. 1 (K=Kate; S=Shawn) K: Hey Shawn, can I ask you a favor? S: Sure Kate, what is it? K: I have to finish this report but I don’t think I’ll be able to finish it on time. S: Don’t worry. I’ll help you out. K: Thanks Shawn. S: No sweat. You helped me last month so I’m returning the favor now. K: Thanks a lot. You’re a lifesaver. S: You’re welcome. Getting Started Is there anyone you want to give thanks? What did he or she do for you? 2 Sample Study Sample 1 June 24, 2021 Dear Helen, I must write and thank you for your kindness to me personally on my visit to your university earlier this month. I am very grateful for the time you spent answering my somewhat persistent questions, and for the trouble you took, to make my stay in your university as interesting as possible. I really appreciate all the help you gave me. • Express appreciation • Details of your appreciation • Share your feelings Sample Study Sample 1 In fact, I can assure you those two days were the highlight of my trip to your country. Thank you very much, and welcome to visit me some day. Take care, Findlay • Restate your thanks • Express w