Old-school formalities aren't as important as they once were when it comes to salutations, so choosing an effective vs. "proper" salutation will increase the likelihood your letter will reach the ...

Beginning the business letter with "Dear Sir" and ending it with "Sincerely" is proper general Japanese business etiquette. The Japanese pairing for this is "haikei" (the salutation) and "keigu ...

When Sun Salutations feel good, they feel very, very good. The fluid, r hythmic sequence of postures, traditionally known as Surya Namaskar, awaken the body, focus the mind, and deepen the breath.

The proper purpose of a complaint letter is not, counterintuitive though this may be, to complain. The purpose is to persuade the recipient to solve the problem.

Sir. – While reading your letters on greetings (December 5th), I was reminded of a common salutation in Charleville while growing up in the 1950s, particularly on a cold day. It went simply, "No ...

Sir, – Some years ago I heard the following salutation between two gentlemen out for their constitutional in a Tipperary town. “Stepping it out,” said one as they passed each other.

Think of the cover letter as your resume's cheerleading section. To make the best impression, follow these etiquette rules.

Pilita Clark was right to notice the decline of the salutation in current forms of communication (Business Life, March 21). However, she failed to mention an equally vexing problem: how to sign off.

Complaint letters used to be seen only by the hapless elected officials, newspaper publishers and corporate complaint departments (the latter renamed “customer service” in a vain attempt to ...