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Personal and Social Correspondence
Informal invitation to a wedding
Declining a wedding invitation
Declining a dinner invitation
Accepting a dinner invitation
Announcing the birth of a baby
Sending condolences
Replying to a letter of condolence
Holidays and Travel Plans
Making a reservation
Cancelling a reservation
Making a complaint about a holiday
Everyday Life
Cancelling a subscription
Making a complaint
Rallying support
Giving notice on a letting agreement
Working Life
Replying to an advertisement
Writing a speculative letter looking for
employment
Accepting a job offer
Declining a job offer
Resigning from a job
Asking for a reference
Giving a reference
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