Suggestion Letters

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How to write a suggestion letter:

• Express your genuine appreciation for the opportunities you now enjoy.

• Refer to past suggestions the reader has accepted and put into practice.

• Thank the reader for his/her willingness to read and consider your ideas.

• Offer your suggestion courteously, without openly criticizing the status quo.

• Stick to the point and just explain the potential benefits of your suggestion.

• Suggest a meeting with the reader to explain your ideas in greater detail.

How to respond to a suggestion letter:

• Express appreciation for the suggestion letter, whether you accept it or not.

• If the writer is a current employee, express appreciation for his or her past efforts.

• Assure the writer you are responsive to the concerns of everyone involved.

• Encourage the writer to submit another suggestion letter in the future.

• Promise to share the idea with your associates and give it full consideration.

• You may express your regret and say that you are unable to make changes now.

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