Next, let's look at other differences between letters and notices in English:
1. Difference of sending objects:
A letter is a communication aimed at a specific individual or organization, usually between individuals or institutions; Notification is a message to a group or a specific person, informing them of an event or activity.
For example:
I wrote a letter to my friend expressing my condolences over her mother's death.
I wrote a letter to my friend expressing my condolences over her mother's death.
The school issued a notice to all parents to remind them of the upcoming parent-teacher conference.
The school sent a notice to all parents to remind them of the upcoming parent-teacher conference.
2. Differences in context and content:
Letters usually have a freer context and format, and their contents can be more diverse, including private information, feelings and memories. Notices usually have a fixed format, are concise and to the point, belong to public information, and need to convey information as accurately as possible.
For example:
In my letter to my sister, I shared some personal stories of our childhood and expressed my gratitude for our relationship.
In my letter to my sister, I shared some stories of our childhood and expressed my gratitude for our relationship.
-A notice from the government announced a new policy on tax law, including the specific date when the change will take effect.
The notice issued by the government announced the new tax policy, including the specific implementation date.
3. Different response requirements:
Letters usually expect some kind of response, which can be a thank-you letter or an inquiry reply to the sender; Notices generally do not require a reply, but require readers to follow instructions.
For example:
I wrote a letter to my professor and asked her for her opinion on the topic of my thesis. She replied with some useful suggestions.
I wrote an inquiry letter to the professor and asked her about the topic of my thesis. She replied some useful suggestions.
The notice posted in the office told the employees that the company picnic would be held next Saturday and instructed them to reply.
The notice posted by the company told the employees that the company would hold a picnic next Saturday and instructed them to reply whether to attend or not.
4. The difference between letterhead and signature:
Letters usually address the addressee and signer in friendly terms, which can contain more polite expressions and personal information; The notice is usually formal, and the signer will also state his position.
For example:
Dear John, I hope this letter will make you all right. Sincerely, Mary.
Dear John, I hope you are all right. Sincerely, Mary.
Please pay attention to all employees of the company. The new dress code will take effect on Monday. Sincerely, human resources department.
To all employees of the company, I hereby inform the company that the new dress code will take effect next Monday. Salute, human resources department.
5. Different contact information:
Letters usually leave the sender's contact information on envelopes and letterheads to facilitate the recipient's contact and reply; The notice usually only provides the contact information of the relevant department or person in charge.
For example:
I wrote down my address and telephone number on the envelope so that my friends could contact me easily.
I wrote down my address and telephone number on the envelope so that my friend could contact me.
-The notification includes the email address and phone number of the event coordinator to answer any questions or concerns.
The email address and telephone number of the activity coordinator are provided in the notification to answer any questions or concerns.