针对我前面发表的几篇文章,关于给老外发邮件的写法,我有几点建议,请大家批评指正: 一、Courtesy 礼貌 语言要有礼且谦虚,及时地回信也是礼貌的表现。 例如: We have received with many thanks your letter of 20 May, and we take the pleasure of sending you our latest catalog. We wish to draw your attention to a special offer which we have made in it. You will be particularly interested in a special offer on page 5 of the latest catalog enclosed, which you requested in your letter of 20 May. 二、Consideration 体谅 写信时要处处从对方的角度去考虑有什么需求,而不是从自身出发,语气上更尊重对方。 例如: “You earn 2 percent discount when you pay cash. We will send you the brochure next month.”就比“We allow 2 percent discount for cash payment. We won't be able to send you the brochure this month.”要好。 三、Completeness 完整 一封商业信函应概况了各项必需的事项,如邀请信应说明时间、地点等,确忌寄出含糊不清的信件。 |