PENULISAN FORMAL  VS TIDAK FORMAL
 
 Mengikut pengalaman dan bacaan, pengguna BI sering melakukan kesalahan dalam penulisan kerana menulis seperti mereka bercakap. 
 
 Gagal membezakan antara PENULISAN FORMAL & PENULISAN TIDAK FORMAL. Sedangkan
 penggunaan struktur ayat antara FORMAL & TIDAK FORMAL amat berbeza 
sekali. Sebagai contoh ini adalah antara frasa ayat untuk penulisan 
SURAT FORMAL :
 
 Stating  Reason
 
 I am writing to inform you about ...
 I am writing to ask / inquire about ...
 I am writing to ask about information for small businesses.
 I am writing to inform you that we have not yet received payment for ...
 
 Asking for Help
 
 I would be grateful if you could send me a brochure.
 Would you mind telephoning me during the next week.
 Would it be to0 much to ask that our payment be postponed for two weeks
 
 Offering Help
 
 I would be happy to answer any questions you have.
 We would be pleased to assist you in finding a new location.
 
 Enclosing Documents
 
 Enclosed you will find a copy of our brochure.
 Enclosed please find a copy of our brochure.
 We enclose a brochure.
 
 Closing Remarks
 
 I look forward to meeting /
 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
 If you need any further assistance please contact me.
 
 Finishing
 Sign the letter with:
 Yours faithfully,
 Yours sincerely,
 Best wishes
 Best regards

 
