The E-MAIL REFLEXION.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation were you just dont know how to write in a formal way?,if your answer is 'yes i have!' let me tell you something that i learned today that might help you with this.! if your plans for the future include ,working in an oficce or for a big company you'll must know how to write in a formal way , and since today most of the things are doing trough the computer I'll be focusing on the correct way of writting an e-mail.

CC?,ASAP?,ENC?PS?......yes!, i know what you're thinking, what do all these words mean?...well let me give you a brief explanation just to clarify all your doubts.


asap = as soon as possible
cc = carbon copy (when you send a copy of a letter to more than one person, you use this abbreviation to let them know)
enc. = enclosure (when you include other papers with your letter)
pp = per procurationem (A Latin phrase meaning that you are signing the letter on somebody else's behalf; if they are not there to sign it themselves, etc)
ps = postscript (when you want to add something after you've finished and signed it)
pto (informal) = please turn over (to make sure that the other person knows the letter continues on the other side of the page)
RSVP = please reply

Now that you know what do these words mean, lets get to the next point,wich is, how important is to write in a formal way?

Many people think formal writing is superior because it makes you sound educated. You must know what you're talking about, because you always write "it is" instead of "it's."You never offend anyone because you are neutral and always write in the passive voice. You never use slang or abbreviations.When you use formal written English, you usually come off sounding unnatural and, well, stuffy. Formal writing has its place, but unfortunately many people use it for the wrong reasons.

The real problem with highly formal writing, at least when you're writing for the masses, is that it encourages self-indulgence. Formal writing is less about connecting with people and more about posturing.