Para todas estas cuestiones, tenemos algunas fórmulas que te salvarán a la hora de escribir un e-mail en inglés. Veamos brevemente estos patrones:
Emails: la rapidez, la velocidad y la instantaneidad en la comunicación electrónica hacen que tengamos que adaptarnos a esta nueva manera de comunicarnos. En un correo electrónico es más difícil expresar las emociones que en una conversación cara a cara.
Si no conoces el destinatario: comienza con un Hello como saludo. Utilizar un saludo como “Dear Mr Vargas”, resultará muy formal para un e-mail. No olvides de agregar el número de teléfono a continuación de la firma.
Si ya conoces al receptor: comienza con un saludo mucho mas informal como Hi, Hey Paul! o Hey, what's up?. Utiliza las formas verbales abreviadas como He's, We're, etc.
Veamos concretamente distintos modelos de correos electrónicos:
E-mails formales
- Hello, I read on your web site that you offer an interactive 4-CD Promopack. I'd like to inquire about the different alternatives or ways of purchasing this product. Are the files transferred online or are your CD´s sent by air mail?. If this is the case, how long does it usually take your products to arrive abroad?. Are there any special discounts on large quantities?. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I look forward to your response. Jeff Bergman
- Hi Jeff, Listen, all of us have been working hard this week, so I was wondering if you would like to come to a party at Celeb Club on Saturday night (all expenses paid, of course). Please can you let me know that you will be attending the party as soon as possible, so that I know the number of people I need to book for at the club. All the best... and thanks for all your hard work. María Fernández
- Hi Susan, Many thanks for your barbecue last Sunday. The night was fantastic and dinner was delicious. I really love your terrace!!. Remember our talk about microwave ovens?. Well, I'm not sure which to buy. Delco ovens are good, but too expensive for me. What brand did you buy?. Marissa