January 2006

Closings for E-mails and Letters

Many people visit this site in search of answers to their etiquette questions. One popular query is “How do I end a letter?” Another is “Is ‘best regards’ acceptable?” The Complimentary Close It’s the “complimentary close” or “complimentary closing” that business writers are wondering… continue reading

Salutations in Letters and Email

This post is all about the etiquette of salutations (greetings). We discuss both business letter salutation and email salutation. It’s dedicated to the many who have visited this blog in search of tips on how to begin a letter. Rules for Business Letters The standard… continue reading

Resumes and Cover Letters

Resumes: Content & Ethics

In the United States, the hearings of Judge Samuel Alito for the position of Supreme Court Justice have brought up the subject of what to include in resumes and job applications. Unlike Judge Alito, most of us do not have our resumes combed through and… continue reading

“That” vs “Which”

People often ask about the difference between that and which. Where should each word be used? What’s the difference between them? It can be a tricky question. That’s because the distinction between that and which can be very subtle. Here’s the short answer to the… continue reading

Business Communication

Tips for Writing Meeting Minutes

Do you want to be more efficient? Think about your meetings and the meeting notes that follow them: When our meetings aren’t effective, we waste valuable time figuring out what we are trying to accomplish in them. When our meeting minutes aren’t effective, we waste… continue reading

Monthly Archives: January 2006

Closings for E-mails and Letters

Salutations in Letters and Email

Resumes: Content & Ethics

“That” vs “Which”

Tips for Writing Meeting Minutes

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