Formal & Informal Speech & its usage in writing! :-))

Formal speech / writing is something that we use during official or business meetings. In short it is how we talk to strangers.

Informal speech / writing is what we use with close friend or family members, especially a loved one.

Following are some examples of formal and informal speech expressions.

Informal:                                     Formal

Hey! X. Whassup?                       Greetings. Mr.X / Sir!

Hi! How are you?                         Good  Morning Sir /
                                                      Madam

It's so nice of you.                         I'm indebted /
                                                      grateful to you.

Is this OK?                                    I sincerely hope this
                                                      is sufficient.

Be at the part @ 7 p.m. sharp!      You are cordially
                                                      invited to attend the
                                                      function by 7.p.m.

Hey you got the job                      We are hereby
                                                      pleased to inform
                                                      your appointment as
                                                      the Chief ........

Be there by 9 AM, Monday!        Your presence is
                                                      requested at 25th of
                                                      August, 2014, 9 AM.

Dearies, if you want to know how formal language is, try reading an official letter. It could be about your parent's insurance correspondence, their official letters (just a peek-a-boo, not the whole letter), the school's circular to parents or a marriage card.

Everyone's Friend,
Lakshmi. :-))

Effects of yesterday's survey (sarve) HA HA HA!