| A | B |
| Dear John | Hi John |
| I'm writing to... | Just a quick note to... |
| Best wishes | All the best |
| I look forward to receiving your reply. | Hope to hear from you soon. |
| I was wondering if your could... | Could you...? |
| I'm afraid I won't be able to attend. | Sorry, I can't make it. |
| We regret to advise you that.... | I'm sorry to tell you that... |
| Please let us know your requirements? | What do you need? |
| We note from our records that you have not... | You haven't... |
| We would like to remind you that... | Don't forget... |
| With regard to..... | Re... |
| Shall I...? | Would you like me to...? |