Erlin Asfinarti

Explanation :
1 = sender
2 = references
3 = optional: ‘Private and confidential’ for confidential documents
4 = date: September, 10th 2008
5 = recipient
6 =Attention: The Manager / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.
7 = Dear Sirs / Dear Mr. / Dear Mrs. / Dear Ms.
8 = main object
9 = body
10 = ‘Yours faithfully / Yours sincerely’.
11 = Signature
12 = your name
13 = optional
‘Encl.’ (enclosed)for attachments that came with the letter.

In formal writing in English, the other factor to consider is modesty in the language we use. Here are some notes to keep in mind;