The correct way of writing a congratulatory letter

1. CONGRATULATOR
Y LETTER
Prepared by: Perez, Erika Laine C.
Sancha, Marie Stephanie C.
(BSTM 2-2N)
Professor: Xavier A. Velasco
(Polytechnic University of the Philippines)

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It comes in different shapes, sizes and colors.
What is it?

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4. A Congratulatory letter is the most pleasant goodwill letter to write,
it is used in both personal and business situations.
Their primary purpose is to formally congratulate a person or an organization
for an outstanding achievement.
- Job promotion
- Opening of a new business branch
- Receiving an award or scholarship won
- Impressive performance in theatre or debate
- Family events, Graduation, Birth of a child, wedding
Expressions that can be used:
1. You really deserve such a promotion
2. You are one of a kind
3. My goodness! You have gone a long way in your career
4. No one so far can equal your accomplishment
5. Keep up the good work
6. Bravo! Well done
7. It’s a pleasure to know of your new title and responsibilities
8. Hey! That’s great!
9. Everybody agrees with your nomination
10. Kudos for bringing home the bacon!

5. when writing a
Congratulatory letter,
be:
• Enthusiastic you should feel a strong excitement
when writing and give an active interest.
• Sincerewrite what is real, what your heart is saying and
don’t pretend.
• Appreciative you should feel and understand their
worth or the importance of their award

6. First paragraph
• always tells the purpose of the letter
Ex. Congrats to your baby, job etc.
Middle paragraph
• provide a few details, atleast 3 short
paragraphs
Closing paragraph
• Should be short.
You can also write please contact me at…. If I
can assist you.. I look forward to..

7. Examples of a
Congratulatory letters
A. Promotion
Dear Art,
It didn’t take the office long to recognize your talents.
!8 years is extremely a short time to turn a path from Legal counsel
To that of Legal Prosecutor. You’ve work hard, gained everyone’s
respect, and now you’ve made it to the top. Please accept my
heartiest congratulations!
You can count on my cooperation whenever you need it.
Cordially,
Michael

8. B. Birth of a baby
Dear Lou,
We are delighted to hear that the new addition to the family, Allan Lloyd, arrived
on February 12, 2017.
We are looking forward to seeing pictures of Allan Lloyd, and perhaps seeing
him at the company’s party.
More blessings and babies to come.
Cordially,
Monique and
Rose

9. SOURCES
• http://www.writeexpress.com
• http://www.writinghelpcentral.com/congra
tulations-letter-samples.html
• http://www.professonalbusinesswriting.co
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Cordially,
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THANK YOU VERY
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