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Types of Letter Layout of a Letter Common types of letters 3. Letters of Congratulations There are many occasions in life when congratulations are used such as a friend’s getting promotion, an award of honour, an establishment of a business, success in an examination, an engagement or wedding . Congratulations cards can be either formal or informal, depending on the circumstances and the relationship between you and the person to whom you address．Formal letters of congratulations are brief and clear，while informal ones are longer. And the tone should be cordial，enthusiastic，and friendly. The basic message structure includes： opening with a personalized statement expressing your joy and excitement，2) indicating the specific occasion for congratulations，3) closing with a confirmation of goodwill. Birthday Cards Dear George, If I were called upon to rewrite the definition of “birthday”, I would change it to read — the day we are glad you were born. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! As ever, Matta Christmas Cards A Merry Christmas to you And a very Happy New Year too! Wedding Cards Accept my heartiest congratulations on the happiest event of your life. 4. Letters of apologies Letters of apologies are necessary when one wants to express his regrets for having made a mistake，having done something wrong or having caused a damage，trouble or inconvenience or having broken a promise，missing an appointment，failing to reply to a letter，or having found himself unable to satisfy the needs of others．etc. A letter of apology may include the following parts: 1) Express regret or apology． 2) Explain what has happened--the reason for your apology． 3) Express the wish to make up for the loss caused or to promise to remedy the faults． 4) Express the wish for gaining the addressee’s forgiveness Dear Mr. Turner, We acknowledge that there are indeed discrepancies between the shipping instructions and the actual shipment. Consequently，t