Consider the following strategies:
• Introduce yourself.
• Summarize the situation of concern.
• Consider pointing out that you are aware of the other person’s point of view and the difficulties that person may be dealing with.
*STATE YOUR CONCERNS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE NOT THE NEGATIVE-in other words, emphasize the behavior you want rather than the behavior you do not want.
• Avoid language that will make the reader angry.
• Avoid referring to second hand accounts.
• Offer solutions.
• Request some sort of response
Assignment
You have attended a number of your son or daughter’s athletic team practices and games and you have noted the following behaviors from the coach, Mr. Kleats. Write a letter that expresses your concerns and what you would like done. You may make up details to provide examples. Address the letter to Mr. Kleats @ Central High School 123 Main Street, Sportstown, British Columbia, V2A 1W3.
• The coach often arrives late
• Practices are disorganized
• Some team members receive very little playing time
• The coach often yells at players
• Too much emphasis is placed on winning
USE PROPER FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT
• Avoid language that will make the reader angry.
• Avoid referring to second hand accounts.
• Offer solutions.
• Request some sort of response
Assignment
You have attended a number of your son or daughter’s athletic team practices and games and you have noted the following behaviors from the coach, Mr. Kleats. Write a letter that expresses your concerns and what you would like done. You may make up details to provide examples. Address the letter to Mr. Kleats @ Central High School 123 Main Street, Sportstown, British Columbia, V2A 1W3.
• The coach often arrives late
• Practices are disorganized
• Some team members receive very little playing time
• The coach often yells at players
• Too much emphasis is placed on winning
USE PROPER FORMAL BUSINESS LETTER FORMAT