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Characteristics of effective LettersCONCISENESS1CONCISENESSBrief, short or limited in words.Brevity and completeness.Brevity means using necessary words only as you retain the natural tone of your sentences.In business it pays to get to the point quickly. Effective business communication uses concise and straightforward language that gets the point across completely and in a manner that encourages efficient action.

CONCISENESSEliminate wordy expressions.At this time NowAdd only relevant information.Avoid unnecessary repetition.CONCISENESSExamples:The teacher demonstrated some of the various ways and methods for cutting words from my essay that I had written for class.

- The teacher demonstrated methods for cutting words from my essay.

The supposed crash of a UFO in Roswell, New Mexico aroused interest in extraterrestrial life. This crash is rumored to have occurred in 1947.

- The supposed 1947 crash of a UFO in Roswell, New Mexico aroused interest in extraterrestrial life.Examples:Suzie believed but could not confirm that Billy had feelings of affection for her.

- Suzie assumed that Billy adored her.Examples: