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fathi
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formal or informal?
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Dear colleagues, I have received an email from a colleague of mine starting with " I hope this email finds you well". Is this expression common for English native speakers? if so, is it formal or informal? Thanks so much for help |
11 Nov 2015
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redcamarocruiser
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It is usual in a formal or business letter. If the e-mail is a business letter (in e-mail form), then it is formal. But some people may not intend the formality and just use a standard form because they know it is correct and in use. So, I would check the balance of the e-mail for form and tone to decide definitively whether it is formal or informal. |
11 Nov 2015
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