Jarritos

Today I got a lot of cool stuff from Jarritos. This includes 6 coupons, 3 bottle stickers, and 2 sticker sheets. I also got a very thoughtful letter. Unfortunately, I didn't get a key chain :( I wanted it for my school lanyard. Needless to say, I'm still impressed by this package. I'm able to get 4 free drinks, 1 bogo drink, and a nice deal on some sauce. If you are interested, this is Jarrito's site. However, you contact them via Novamex. Click this link.

Essential Phrases

An important aspect to emailing companies is grammar. This isn't intended to be a post that summarizes your English class, but does draw on some basic principles of writing.

Now, didn't those few sentences sound authoritative? That's because I used more precise words. Also, I did not write how I talk. This is a key concept. Never, ever write like you are having a casual conversation with your mom! EVER!

This means, don't write this:
"Hey Cool Company, Inc. I wanted to know if you would be super cool and send me some free stuff? That would be super awesome!"
     -This style is way to casual. If you are sending an email to a super cool brand, like Beats, then maybe lay off the professional approach. Still, do NOT sound pushy, expecting, spoiled, etc.)

"Good morrow to you, Cool Company Incorporated, I wast wondering if 't be true thee could sendeth me free stuff? I would greatly appreciate t. Thank thee!"
     -This style is Shakespeare, you doofus! No one talks like that. Point is, don't over due the professional talk because it makes your selfish intentions incredibly obvious.

...but like this:
"Dear Cool Company, Inc. I would like to know if it's possible for your company to send me free stuff? I would greatly appreciate it."
     -This style uses everyday language correctly and more precisely, and is a lot more easier then cracking out the Thesaurus to sound more professional.

So, now that we got past the tone, let's look at some essential phrases.

Opening Sentences

• Dear ...,
• Hello ...!
• My name is...
• I enjoy your...
• I think your... is wonderful!

Body Sentences (The stuff in the middle that elaborates your point)

• Your company is very generous/amazing/wonderful/impressive
• Your ... is very useful
• I used ... the other day (pick anytime in the past)

Conclusion

• Thank you for your time
• (Regardless,) Thank you in advance
• I [(would) greatly] appreciate it/this/that
• Thank You

In short, sound educated and respectful when emailing companies. Be polite no matter the outcome!

That's it for this week. Next week, I will teach you about the SASE method.

Brooks

Today I received some free stuff from Brooks Running! I got a sweat band and four stickers. They answered within 24 hours and got the stuff to me in a week and a half. Thanks Brooks! Visit them by clicking here.