[Grammar] Request to work from home

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<Manager Name>,

I would like to work from home on today(date) on <Project)> . Please approve

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Is this correct ?


<Manager Name>,

I would like to work from home on today(date) on <Project)> . Please approve

Thanks

Dear/To [manager's name]

I would like to work from home today [date] on [name of project].

I would be grateful if you would approve my request and notify me of your decision as soon as possible.

Thank you.
 

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Note that we don't say "on today", just "today".
 

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Thanks for the reply. Does the Dear/To required ?
 

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Thanks for the reply. Does the Dear/To required ?

In my opinion, yes. I think starting a message just with someone's name is rather too abrupt.
 

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As he is a manager I will go with To rather than Dear :) like

To XXXXXX
 

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As he is a manager I will go with To rather than Dear :) like

To XXXXXX

Custom will dictate which you choose. "Dear" at the start of a letter in English doesn't have to have the same "endearment" quality that many people read into it. It's simply a salutation with no intimacy necessarily suggested. However, if it is unusual to address a manager in such a way in your own language, then "To" is a good choice and can't be misinterpreted.
 

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No Thread Resolved button ? Only close thread ?:-D
 

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Is there [STRIKE]N[/STRIKE] no Thread Resolved button ?
Your 'thanks' in post #8 suggests that you are satisfied with the responses. Threads are usually left open in case others wish to contribute their thoughts.
 

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Your 'thanks' in post #8 suggests that you are satisfied with the responses. Threads are usually left open in case others wish to contribute their thoughts.


Yes. I am satisfied. :up:
 
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