An Informal letter is a letter written to your friends or colleagues or business friends. It is generally about asking them suggestions in your matters or giving your suggestions if they previously asked you for any. As the name itself is Informal Letter there is no specific format for this type of letters; you can write as you wish. But the main purpose for which you are writing this letter should be conveyed clearly. This letter can also be written for expressing your gratitude for their help or expressing your compassion for their loss.
Firstly it is better if the letter contains a question asking about their well-beingness. Afterward, you can proceed with your style of writing. If you are writing a letter to a friend, you can ask what is going on his life if there are any problems you are facing you can share with him and you can ask him whether he has any problems. A letter to a colleague implies your views about the job you are doing if you are willing to opt for another job you will ask his suggestion about your decision if he has more experience in the company. If the letter is to a business friend, you will be asking about his business. If you are having any problems in your business, you will ask for his help. Such discussions can be done in this type of letter.
Tips To Write Informal Letter
- Ask about his Well-beingness.
- Address him/her according to the relation you have with them.
- If the letter is to tell him/her about what is going on in your life keep the matter straight and simple.
- If you are writing the letter to ask his/her suggestion or help describe your problem clearly.
- End the letter with your regards.
Template
Use our free Sample Informal Letter to help you get started.
From,
__________ (your name)
__________
__________
__________ (your address)
Date: _____ (Date on Which Letter is Written)
To,
__________ (recipient name)
__________
__________
__________ (recipient address)
Dear __________ (mention the name),
Hi there. How are you? I am fine here and hope you are too. It has been so long since we met. Anyways the main reason to write this letter is __________ (mention the reason). So I am planning to __________ (tell him/her about it briefly). I think it is better if you are present since it has been_____ (mention the number of years) years we met.
How is your wife doing? How are the kids? I miss them, and I miss those old days, now and then I remember them very frequently. I wish we would continue our relationship like this. Spread my love to the kids and my regards to your wife. Hope I would see you soon and do not forget to reply to this letter.
With love,
__________ (mention your name)
Sample Letter
From,
Venkat,
3244- Sarita Colony,
Mumbai -32
Date: 24th April 2016
To,
Sai Kiran,
Flat no:102, Sai Ram Residency,
Anna Nagar,
Chennai-3.
Dear Kiran,
How are you? I am fine here and hope you are too. I understand that you would like to come to Dubai for a job. But let me tell you life in Dubai is not as easy as you think, I would suggest you take one month leave from your current job and came and saw if it is reasonable for you to live here. First and foremost thing is getting a rented house here is a big problem. As you are planning to bring your family, it’s very difficult to manage. The big problem is getting a house; it’s expensive, even the cost of living is very high.
So think properly before making a decision and see if your salary can take care of the expense for the school as good schools charge very high fees and traveling expense is also high. Though it’s nice for bachelors to come and make money otherwise, it’s not a good option. I know that you have a flat and the kids are all going to good school and you are well settled as you are already earning a good amount in India and you have given seven years to the company, I would suggest to think it over again. I am in Mumbai now; I came for one week vacation. If you are still struggling to take the decision once visit me in person.
In the end, it’s your decision, and I will always support your decision. Please think it over again before resigning.
With Regards,
Venkat.
Email Format
The following is the Email Format that should be followed while writing an Informal Letter.
To: name@email.com
From: name@email.com
Subject: Sample Informal Letter.
Dear ______(Name of the recipient)
Hi there. How are you? I am good here and hope you are too. Just a quick letter to know how you are getting on with your new set-up. You left for ______ only a month ago, but I feel ages since we met. I miss the fun we used to have in the study hours; we used to sit together and discuss our doubts and cracking jokes on sirs. I remember the memories we have when we go for a walk in the morning, playing chess on Sundays. I miss spending time with you. I am Planning for this summer vacation.
I want you to come over here for your vacation. We can visit some places and can have the fun we used to have just like the old times. We can meet our old friends too. I am sure you will have the best time here in my place. Do write to me when you are coming. Convey my loving and regards to your parents. Reply me via mail as soon as possible as you know that I will be continuing on the system.
With Best Wishes,
(name of the sender).
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