Courteous Writing Archives

How to Reply to an Interview Email

When you finally get a nibble on your application, knowing how to reply to an interview email and keep the hiring manager interested is vital. Having this opportunity is a big step toward finding employment, and you want to ensure that you handle the situation… continue reading

How to Counter a Salary Offer (With Examples)

When you apply for a job you’re enthusiastic about, your excitement may deflate when the company offers a lower salary than you expect. Now you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, trying to decide whether to accept the low-ball offer because the job interests you… continue reading

How To End A Cover Letter

A strong cover letter closing enables you to highlight your strengths and professionalism. It’s your last, best chance to show your legitimate interest in the job and how you can contribute to the company’s success. An eloquent closing ends the cover letter and proves that… continue reading

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Another Way To Say “Sorry” In An Email

No one likes making a mistake. It can be frustrating, demoralizing, and even embarrassing when you need to apologize. And sometimes, saying “Sorry” just doesn’t feel like it hits the right mark. If you need a new way to apologize, try on one of these… continue reading

Is It Appropriate To Use Emojis At Work?

Using Emojis In our ever-growing technological world, emojis are something we most likely encounter daily. From laughing faces to crying faces, their little visages are great ways to express exactly how you are feeling. They are so popular that some have even been crowned as… continue reading

Should You Avoid The “I Am Writing” Opening?

Email Introductions For many business professionals, writing emails can often feel like second nature. With the requirement to send out many emails daily, it can be easy to feel like you are repeating the same sentiments in every message. One of the main introduction lines… continue reading

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How Do You Capitalize Good Morning?

Whenever you talk to someone in person or online, it is customary to give a proper address such as “good morning” or “good afternoon.” Sounds easy enough, but how would you capitalize these? Let’s take a look. In general, both “good morning” and “good afternoon” should only be capitalized… continue reading

My Sincerest Apologies vs. Apology

We’re here to help you apologize correctly. The terms “my sincerest apologies” and “my sincerest apology” are two common phrases. Which one is correct? Both my apology and my apologies are correct, but they function differently. My apology refers to a specific apology that you made or will make. My apologies expresses… continue reading

5 Unique Ways To Say “It’s Nice To Meet You” In Your Writing

Greeting people via emails is the main staple nowadays, making up a large portion of our interpersonal communication. Most people do so with a simple “It’s nice to meet you!” however, it can be rather bland and common. This can especially be troublesome for more… continue reading

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My Convenience or Your Convenience?

Asking someone to contact you at their earliest convenience is a polite way to say, “Contact me soon.” However, sometimes people twist this polite saying into a rather rude alternative. “I’ll contact you at my earliest convenience” has been showing up on answering machines and… continue reading