14. Which of the following is the best opening sentence for a business letter that you want to sound fairly

informal?
A. Your order of February 10 arrived in our office today.
[B. This letter is to make you cognizant of our receipt of your order.]
C. I am in receipt of your order of February 10.
D. Please be advised that I've just received your order.

Is "cognizant" fairly informal?

Which is the sentence you'd most like say in person or on the phone?

is it d

I would never say that in person.

What do you have against A?

To determine the best opening sentence for a business letter that sounds fairly informal, we can evaluate the given options.

A. "Your order of February 10 arrived in our office today."
This sentence is straightforward and concise. It conveys the information directly, but it lacks a more informal tone.

B. "This letter is to make you cognizant of our receipt of your order."
While this sentence is more formal, it also uses slightly formal language ("cognizant") and is worded in a more complex way. It might not fit the requirement for a fairly informal tone.

C. "I am in receipt of your order of February 10."
This sentence is formal and uses a slightly dated phrasing ("in receipt of"). It does not achieve the desired informal tone.

D. "Please be advised that I've just received your order."
This sentence combines a formal request ("Please be advised") with a more informal tone ("just received"). It strikes a balance between formality and informality.

Considering the given options, the best opening sentence for a business letter that sounds fairly informal would be option D: "Please be advised that I've just received your order."