基本结构:
自上而下表达
先结论后原因
先结果后过程
先总结后具体
Step1:Recipients 收件人
Step2:Subject of the Email 邮件主题
Step3:Salutation and Text 称呼与正文
Step4: Closing 结语
Step1:Recipients 收件人
抄送:carbon copy,简称CC 抄送的对象:只需要大致了解邮件信息的人。 隐藏彩蛋: BCC:私密抄送 收件人和抄送栏可以在完整写完邮件后再填写,以免中途手滑不小心发出去
Step2:Subject of the Email 邮件主题
About meeting on next Tuesday. → Meeting Invite for October 4th: Syllabus Design for Business English.
用最简单的话,讲清楚所有事情。
I'm going to visit you next week. → Business Visit for Dec.23rd
Step3:Salutation and Text 称呼与正文
非常正式的邮件:
Dear Mr./Ms. + 姓:Dear Ms. Yang;
Dear + 职称 (+姓):Dear Chairman Smith
收件人为3个或3个以上:Dear all
简单方便易上手的——邮件三段式
邮件三段式之第一段:简单自我介绍,阐述邮件目的
I'm xxx from A company.
My name is ..., xxx for A company.
职务:manager经理 executive专员 product manager产品经理 accountant 会计 consultant 咨询师 salesman销售
I'm writing to xxx(你的目的).
We would like to share with you...
eg: I'm Helen from A company. I'm writing to check if I can visit you next Friday, Dec. 23rd.
邮件三段式之第二段:说清具体内容,提出需要对方回应的问题。
I want to discuss with you that ...
There are ... points to be discussed.
Listed ... things need to be confirmed. 以下列出的...件事需要确认。
I would like to share with you something about our next project. There are three points to be discussed.
1. ... 2. ... 3. ...
√ Could you please tell me if the time is available for you?
√ Would it be possible ...?
× Are you convenient? (Chinglish)
eg: Would it be possible for us to meet on Dec. 23rd?
若有附件:
Please check the attached file to get more details.
For more details, kindly see the attachment.
邮件三段式之第三段:简单客套,并再次表明你期待对方的回复。
期待式结尾:We look forward to hearing from you. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks in advance for your reply.
体贴式结尾:Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Step4: Closing 结语
根据邮件的正式程度和收件人身份与你之间的关系,结语也会有相应的变化。
发送给上级或者陌生人等的正式邮件:Sincerely
最后在结语后加上自己的署名:Sincerely, Helen