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How to Write Letters
Best Ways to Offer Condolences
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Has a friend, neighbor, or relative experienced the death of someone close to them? Has someone you know experienced a loss or misfortune? Has someone been recently divorced or had a miscarriage? Has there been an accident or the loss of a loved pet?
Although sympathy letters are probably the most difficult types of letters to write, these tips will help you write a sympathy letter that is tactful and appreciated.
Guidelines for writing condolence letters:
Helpful words you can use: Click on each word to get definitions and examples from WordNet 1.6 Vocabulary Helper.
Death of a Pet
Loss of a Job
Divorce
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