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SLIDE 13 – Other Expressions in E-mail
Other expressions in e-mail
“Regret” (v.) / (n.) I regret to inform you that ………
I would like to send my regrets.
I am afraid that ………
I would like to extend my condolences on ……..
“condolences”
I am deeply saddened by the news about ….. / on……
I am truly saddened to hear of your recent loss of your father.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
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There are some types of expressions which are frequently used in an e-mail:
1.”Regret” (noun / verb”) used to express “sorrow” or “Remorse” or refuse an invitation.
For example, I regret to inform you that the tickets are already sold out.
Or, the word “afraid” can be used. For example, I am afraid that the rooms are fully booked.
To refuse an invitation, you can say “I would like to send my regrets for not being able to attend
a meeting next Tuesday.”
2. “Condolences” (noun) used to express sympathy with a person who is misfortune, suffering
sorrow or grieving. For example, I would like to extend condolences on the passing of your
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father (passing = death / The word “death” is considered inappropriate to use in this context.
There should be a subtle way to mention death)
Or, the word “sadden” in a past participle (= passive) form can be used. For example, I am truly
saddened to hear of your father’s demise ( demise = death).
In this case, an adjective or adverb can be inserted in order to enhance the tone. The examples
of adjective and adverbs include the words “true” or “truly”, “considerable” or “considerably”,
“sincere” or “sincerely”, “deep” or “deeply”
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Other expressions in e-mail
THANK Appreciate (v.) = I truly appreciate your assistance.
Your assistance is truly appreciated.
Appreciation (n.) = I would like to express my
appreciation for your kindness.
Thankful (adj.) = I am truly thankful for your
assistance.
Thankfulness (n.) = I would like to express my
thankfulness for your assistance.
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To express thankfulness, the word “appreciate” is recommended.
It can be written as either active or passive forms.
Active form = I truly appreciate your assistance.
Passive form = Your assistance is truly appreciated.
Appreciation (noun) I would like to express my appreciation for your assistance (This sentence
is very formal. It can be used when sending e-mail to VIP or senior management level.)
Thankful (adjective) = I am truly thankful for your assistance.
Thankfulness (noun) = I would like to convey (=express) my thankfulness for your assistance
(very formal).
SLIDE 15 – Common Adjectives and Adverbs in E-mail
Use of Adjectives / Adverbs in e-mail
Promptly comprehensive comprehensively
Prompt (adj.)
(adv.) (adj.) (adv.)
rapid (adj.) rapidly (adv.) previous (adj.) previously (adj.)
immediate Immediately
True (adj.) Truly (adv.)
(adj.) (adv.)
considerable considerably
(adj.) (adv.) entire (adj.) entirely (adv.)
definitely
definite (adj.)
(adv.)
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SLIDE 13 – Other Expressions in E-mail
Other expressions in e-mail
“Regret” (v.) / (n.) I regret to inform you that ………
I would like to send my regrets.
I am afraid that ………
I would like to extend my condolences on ……..
“condolences”
I am deeply saddened by the news about ….. / on……
I am truly saddened to hear of your recent loss of your father.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
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There are some types of expressions which are frequently used in an e-mail:
1.”Regret” (noun / verb”) used to express “sorrow” or “Remorse” or refuse an invitation.
For example, I regret to inform you that the tickets are already sold out.
Or, the word “afraid” can be used. For example, I am afraid that the rooms are fully booked.
To refuse an invitation, you can say “I would like to send my regrets for not being able to attend
a meeting next Tuesday.”
2. “Condolences” (noun) used to express sympathy with a person who is misfortune, suffering
sorrow or grieving. For example, I would like to extend condolences on the passing of your
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father (passing = death / The word “death” is considered inappropriate to use in this context.
There should be a subtle way to mention death)
Or, the word “sadden” in a past participle (= passive) form can be used. For example, I am truly
saddened to hear of your father’s demise ( demise = death).
In this case, an adjective or adverb can be inserted in order to enhance the tone. The examples
of adjective and adverbs include the words “true” or “truly”, “considerable” or “considerably”,
“sincere” or “sincerely”, “deep” or “deeply”
SLIDE 14 – Other Expressions in E-mail (continued)
Other expressions in e-mail
THANK Appreciate (v.) = I truly appreciate your assistance.
Your assistance is truly appreciated.
Appreciation (n.) = I would like to express my
appreciation for your kindness.
Thankful (adj.) = I am truly thankful for your
assistance.
Thankfulness (n.) = I would like to express my
thankfulness for your assistance.
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To express thankfulness, the word “appreciate” is recommended.
It can be written as either active or passive forms.
Active form = I truly appreciate your assistance.
Passive form = Your assistance is truly appreciated.
Appreciation (noun) I would like to express my appreciation for your assistance (This sentence
is very formal. It can be used when sending e-mail to VIP or senior management level.)
Thankful (adjective) = I am truly thankful for your assistance.
Thankfulness (noun) = I would like to convey (=express) my thankfulness for your assistance
(very formal).
SLIDE 15 – Common Adjectives and Adverbs in E-mail
Use of Adjectives / Adverbs in e-mail
Promptly comprehensive comprehensively
Prompt (adj.)
(adv.) (adj.) (adv.)
rapid (adj.) rapidly (adv.) previous (adj.) previously (adj.)
immediate Immediately
True (adj.) Truly (adv.)
(adj.) (adv.)
considerable considerably
(adj.) (adv.) entire (adj.) entirely (adv.)
definitely
definite (adj.)
(adv.)
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