2.pack
put sth into (a case, bag, etc.)
e.g. Have you packed the goods in crates?
Words and Expressions Commonly Used in Business English
3.take precaution to do
Sample 2:
Dear Sirs, The shipment of “Goldlion shirts” arrived on March 20.
Having examined the goods thoroughly, we consider the packing needs improvement. For example, the cartons are not strong enough to protect the contents from getting damaged during transit. Our clients say that such cartons
To practice using different conventionalities used for writing letters concerning shipment
To do exercises
I. How to Persuade Others into Accepting Your Ideas
3) We have already taken steps to improve our packing and are confident that our future shipments will give you complete satisfaction.
4）Taking into consideration the transport conditions at your end, we have reinforced our packing so as to minimize damage which may occur to the goods.
III. Read and Explain Sample Letters
Sample 1:
Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of 3 June, 2002 and we
understand your concern for packing. We assure you that we take every possible precaution to ensure that our
20 May, 1999 and can confirm that luxury foods the prices quoted
We understand your concern
packing, and can assure you that we
take every possible precaution to ensure that our products reach our
are easy to cut open, thus making pilferage possible and
the cartons are too thin to stand heavy pressure. So they prefer wooden cases to cartons for future shipments.
cartons are then packed to strong wooden crates. Each
crate holds twenty-four cartons. In addition, the crates are lined with waterproof, airtight material.
packing of the shirts?
Words and Expressions Commonly Used in Business English
1.concern
anxiety or worry
e.g. My concern is whether we can arrive there on time.
When you want to convince others of the advisability of your proposal or request for packing, you will have to use the method of persuasion. In doing it, following the following points:
3. If the customers trust you, they are more likely to agree with you. Therefore, to gain the customers' confidence is essential in business dealings.
We sincerely hope that you will take this matter into consideration and make necessary improvements to avoid future troubles arising from faulty packing.
We sincerely hope the packing will be to your satisfaction and look forward to receiving repeat orders from you.
Yours truly,
III. Read and Explain Sample Letters
concerning packing
II. The Main Content of Letters Concerning Packing
1) Giving your purpose for writing concerning packing 2) Stating the specific way for packing 3) Expressing your hope that the packing method will satisfy the buyer
do... carefully
e.g. We’ll take precaution to ensure that the goods arrive to the destination in good condition.
4.pilferage
e.g. Pilferage often occurs in transit.
We are awaiting your early reply. Yours faithfully,
Answer the Following Questions
1. How is the “Apple” jam packed? 2. What does the customer ask about the
Unit 9
Writing for Packing
Section1. How to Write Letters Concerning Packing
Objectives:
To give a brief introduction to what is packing To enable Ss to become aware of main content of
products reach you in good condition. For your information, “Apple” jam is packed as follows: Each jar is wrapped with tissue paper and placedห้องสมุดไป่ตู้in the
individual box. The boxes are then packed to a carton. The
customers all over the world prime condition.
your information, “Ariel” caviar is packed as follows:
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Answer
Section 2. Skills for Writing Letters Concerning Packing
letters concerning packing To enable Ss to familiarize themselves with the samples
given To read and practice using some of the important words
and expressions for business writing To do exercises and practice translating letters
Objectives:
To give a brief introduction to how to write letters concerning shipment
To enable Ss to become aware of different conventionalities used for writing letters concerning shipment
II. Conventionalities for Packing
1）About packing, we will contact our manufacturers and call their attention to the matter.
2) Special attention has been paid to its packing, which we trust will prove satisfactory in every respect to your clients.