四種常見商務書信寫作的格式
[ 2006-07-17 10:13 ]
通常商務交流中的書信書寫格式分為四種，每一種都有其突出的地方，而選擇用哪種格式則看寫信人的愛好了。
Modified-Block Letter Format
In this format each typed element - except the date and the signature block -
begins at the left-hand margin. The date may be backspaced from the right margin
point to align at the right margin; it may be centered, or it may begin at the
center. （日期可以放在最右邊，也可以放在中間，或是從中間向右寫。）The most attractive placement of the date,
however, may depend on the letterhead design.
Semi-Block Letter Format
This format resembles to the modified block in every other regard except that
the paragraphs in the body of the letter are
indented.（這種格式的排版，除了書信主體每段首行要空格以外，其他均類似于Modified-Block Letter。）
Full-Block Letter Format
The full block format is illustrative of the trend toward simplicity and ease
of use. All lines, including the date and the signature block, begin at the left
margin. Paragraphs are always blocked. （段段之間通常空行。）
This letter arrangement is more efficient than the modified block or the
semi-modified block in that no extra time is required for paragraph indention or
placement of the date and closing lines. In addition, many writers believe that
the full-block arrangement provides an attractive, business-like appearance.
Simplified Letter Format
As in the full-block format, all lines in the simplified format begin at the
left-hand margin. It leaves out the conventional salutation and complimentary
close, invariably containing a subject line in lieu of the salutation indicating
what the letter is about（在本來該寫稱呼的地方增加一句表明信的內容的主題句）. Supporters of the simplified
format argue that salutation and complimentary close contribute little to the
message except for a waste of time. Others, however, are reluctant to omit the
tonal qualities of the two components because they have been used routinely over
years and readers expect them.
（來源：競學網 英語點津 Annabel 編輯）
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