The informal version of “…to inform you…” is “…to let you know…”; it turns out the pairing “I am writing to let you know…” (both informal) is much more common than “I write to let you know…” (mixed formal/informal) by 8,840 to 5,960.

Is it correct to say im writing?

The letter is a formal business letter, so it must be “I am writing to you”. “Writing you” is colloquial and informal.

How do I start an email I write?

If you’re writing an email to send information, you can start with one of the following sentences:

1. I am writing to let you know…
2. I am delighted to tell you… (if you’re communicating good news)
3. I regret to inform you that… (if you’re communicating bad news)

Is inform rude?

What is rude is if you told someone you’d let them know and then never say anything. To say I will inform you is very formal and does not give the impression that they are being friendly. It is too formal and a more friendly way of saying it is exactly as you heard it – ‘I’ll let you know’.

How do you start a letter without using I?

The Quick Fix

1. Start with a prepositional phrase. A propositional phrase lets us know where the subject of the sentence is in time or space, or what the relationship is between two entities.
2. Swap the clauses.
3. Cut out unnecessary actions.
4. Avoid filter phrases (I thought, I saw, I heard).

Should you start an email with just?

And yes, just starting with only the first name often does come across as blunt or harsh. As if you’re chastising someone. Letters are formal, email (even official) is generally more conversational. But in email, Dear can sometimes come across as too familiar or insincere.

Is it rude to address someone by their first name in an email?

A reader emailed a question about whether it was appropriate for a son’s girlfriend to call his parents by their first names, rather than Mr. Technically, it’s not appropriate to use a person’s first name, without permission. The right thing to do is use an honorific (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr. …)

What can I use instead of please be aware?

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