TRAIN YOUR BRAIN | Writing skills Informal emails1 Use an informal style like you do when you're speaking. 2 You can omit the greeting, but most people beginwith Hi (there) or Hello.3 You can use smileys © and abbreviations(See you = CU) like in text messages.4 Common endings are: Bye/Cheers/See you soon/All the best/Best wishes/Love + your name. 5 We often use dashes (-) to separate ideas. 6 Don't forget to fill in the subject box.​

I will be revealing things that are deeply personal, even hurtful.

I just don't go around advertising it.

That's very good pay for a babysitter.

They won't recognize you in that.

First of all, he's your cousin.

Anyway, what's the good of talking?

Don't shout so much!

Okay, really not a hugger at all.

He came from a faraway country.

We had it locked up and it escaped.

She was my cook and my housekeeper.

Keep your eye on the screen.

What a shame I missed it.

She can hear, and we are deaf.

Jeff, don't panic, please.

It is a strange world.

Drop your reins and get off the box!

You look adorable.

Well, now let me introduce you to my cousin.

Buzzing around all day.

No, actually, there's just one more thing.

Call it as you wish.

What department do you work in?

I used to look for charming men.

OH, THAT'S A BAD PLACE.

You need to look more handsome.

Alone at last.

I promise, I get you a cookie.