In a new book Rachel Syme extols the simple pleasure of connecting with friends and strangers through the mail ...

There are all sorts of reasons that you might want to write a formal letter. They can be used to say thank you, to keep in touch with relatives, for booking holidays or applying for a job or work ...

Job letters and cover letters — or the letters you write to an organization to apply for a job — are an excellent example of formal correspondence. If you seek a competitive position in your ...