Thursday, July 31, 2008

"Declination" email

If I am out of the teaching job, I know exactly what to work as.... a letter writer (is there a specific name for such an occupation?).

My service shall range from swooning love letters to crushing "declination" letters. I had the chance to indite an email for my sis who was woo-ed by this guy. Cognizant that she would still like to maintain friendship with him, my masterpiece had to ensure that it has the right level of tone and consistency. So this was what I churned out within 6 minutes for my sis.

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Hello XXX,

Sorry for this late reply. Your email came as a surprise and I thought it deserved some thought in replying. Plus I was away on training earlier so I did not want to give you an email that was rushed through.

As you rightfully put it, a relationship is more than just feelings. It also has to include considerations of distance and other factors. Most importantly, a successful relationship entails some level of friendship in order to understand each other better at first.

Though I am officially single, I am also looking to start a relationship with this friend in the church whom we have mutual feelings for. I cherish your chivalry and helpfulness which are very positive qualities. And I always believe that God has made plans for everyone. Though it may not work out between the two of us this time round, I'm sure there is a girl out there who is worth every your time and care and appreciate those qualities enough to want to see them from you for the rest of her life.

I'm sorry if I have disappointed you. However, please continue this wonderful friendship as we had for the past few months for I cherish wonderful friends like you.

Best,
ABC
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My sis showed her friend who later commented that my style of writing is similar to another friend of theirs who is an English major. When my sis told me this, I thought I was on cloud million already

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