Inviting: You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn’t seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
* say how you felt about the visit
* refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
* invite your friend to visit you.

Dear Mary,

I just wanted to write to you to mention how marvelous it was to see you again after all these years. It was just wonderful to spend last weekend together, and I really enjoyed seeing your children again.

Your mountain cottage was the perfect place to catch up for the time that we have missed these past few years. The hike to the lake and the picnic we shared on the island were very picturesque. I am so glad that employment has turned out so well for you and your husband and family. To think that Mark and Marla are soon to graduate university now; this speaks to just how much time we missed together as I was there when they were both born.

I would like you and your family to join our family at our cottage on Lake Michigan this fall. We have rented a huge cabin for the last two weeks of August. Please let us know if you can make it at any time during this period.

See you soon.

Love always,

Joan

Notice:

Dear Mary,

•      (Purpose): I just wanted to write to you to mention how marvelous it was to see you again after all these years. It was just wonderful to spend last weekend together, and I really enjoyed seeing your children again.

•      (Friendly sociable detail): Your mountain cottage was the perfect place to catch up for the time we have missed these past few years. The hike to the lake and the picnic we shared on the island were very picturesque. I am so glad that employment has turned out so well for you and your husband and family. To think that Mark and Marla are soon to graduate from university; this speaks to just how much time we missed together as I was there when they were both born.

•      (Outcome: Tone – pleasant): I would like you and your family to join our family at our cottage on Lake Michigan this fall. We have rented a huge cabin for the last two weeks of August. Please let us know if you can make it at any time during this period.

See you soon.

Love always,

Joan.

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