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Vsuresh Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

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Hi
Please tell me if the sentence is OK.

Context: I am sending a mail to the secretary of a manager in which I am asking for a job. One of my friends who knows the secretary has given the email address of the secretary ans asks me to apply for a job there.

Is this sentence correct in the beginning?

At the outset I would like to inform you that I have been given this reference by Mr.......

At the outset I would like to inform you that I have been referred to you by Mr.....
  

Top answer

Say an email , not a mai l. The word 'mail' is uncountable. Wouldn't it be better to write to the manager instead of to the secretary?

— Clive

  • Say an email , not a mai l.
  • The word 'mail' is uncountable.
  • Wouldn't it be better to write to the manager instead of to the secretary?
  • Your sentences both seem too wordy to me.
  • How about just th is?
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Say an email, not a mail. The word 'mail' is uncountable.

Wouldn't it be better to write to the manager instead of to the secretary?

Your sentences both seem too wordy to me.
How about just this?
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CliveSay an email, not a mail. The word 'mail' is uncountable.
Thank you,Clive.
CliveWouldn't it be better to write to the manager instead of to the secretary?
Yes. The secretary looks at the email first, but as you suggest it is proper to address it to the manager.
CliveHow about just this? I was giv
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Well, you need to say what is customary, of course.
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