What Shall I Write? I don't know how to say it! That's been every one of us at one time or another. Finally, help has arrived. You don't have to chase down your friends at nine o'clock at night to help you put something together before tomorrow morning's mail pickup.
Does panic set in when you need to pen an apology, make an awkward announcement, maybe send a Get Lost! note. Have you been trapped into accepting an assignment someone else cheerfully volunteered you for, and you absolutely don't want to do it? Ever wondered how to congratulate someone you secretly resented? Or how to wish someone well, even though their accident might just have been their own fault.
Even in this age of e-mails, you still need the words! And they don't always spring to mind when needed. Whether English is your first language or not, the examples in this mostly lighthearted book will get you started. Obviously, you won't find every possible scenario represented. No one wants to plow through an encyclopedia, just to get help with a paragraph or two. But you can adapt the wording of many of the letters to suit your own situation if need be.
Excerpt
Dear Friends,
We’re sorry to announce that Cuyahoga County’s Rafael Cornhusker will be unable to appear at our 12th Annual Crystal and China Show next month, due to a very serious throat condition. His doctor has recommended total rest of the vocal cords for a time. As some of you may remember from last year, Mr. Cornhusker’s robust rendition of The Impossible Dream caused some of Ella Mae Nary’s prized heirloom glasses to disintegrate right in front of her. She has not yet fully recovered from that personal shock and loss.
However, the Gantry Brothers are stepping in to fill the void this year, bringing their downhome style of twangin’ and pickin’ to entertain us. Those of you who purchased those advance tickets for the Annual Crystal and China show may obtain a refund, if you so desire, from Rosco’s Deli. Otherwise, we are all looking forward to seein’ each one of you at the show. Bring your checkbooks and credit cards! Cash is OK, too, as long as it’s the real stuff. No funny money.
Smiley Jacob Javner
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