商务英语写作-chapter-1
商务英语阅读(第二版)参考译文 王关富编
Chapter 1 Why China Works中国是今年唯一呈现出重大发展的主要经济体（economy），由于它通常是唯一敢于打破经济教科书中每一条例的经济体。
事实上，中国不像其他五大经济体那样发展缓慢的主要原因是，它宏观调控的能力（its capacity for macro-economic control）。
为什么中国市场经济体系奏效？（market economic system）目前，欧美等国正通过银行及汽车业国有化及金融业实施新的有力规定（regulations），走向宏观调控。
但问题更加紧迫（the question has a new urgency）。
中国看上去最能驾驭（navigate）七十年内最糟的经济滑坡（downturn）。
在危机中，中国官员既能吸取像西方同行（counterparts）的传统市场工具，也能吸取中国市场经济体系的积累经验（arsenal）。
去年早期，由于房地产市场（housing market）过热，中国官员仅命令银行削减房贷（cut back on housing loans），然后随着房屋销售量下降（fall），他们提供类似更低的房屋购置税（lower taxes on home purchases）。
最近几周，他们展开类似西方的经济救援行动（launch economic rescue efforts），其中包括价值6000亿的大计划以增加政府开支和大幅利率削减（ramp up government spending）（big interests cuts）。
但同时，他们也发布在西方国家眼里是不合理的干涉的命令，例如，上周中国官员召集包括钢铁建筑等行业的国有行业并购（buy up）国内外新资产（at home and abroad）以积极（actively）发挥在经济中的作用。
曾把中国宏观调控视为不成熟经济的弊病（immature economy），现在是稳定的保障（bulwark of stability）。
商务英语写作经典案例详解
Part Two业务信函Chapter 1 资信调查函1. Consulting Letter 咨询函写作案例详解Dear Sir or Madam,The under-mentioned firm has recently asked if they could represent us in the marketing of our products in the United States as our sole agent:Delta Company, Ltd1258 Huston AvenueNew York,NY10051It will be greatly appreciated if you could provide us some information about the financial and business standing of the above firm. Any information you give will be treated in strict confidence.Look forward to your early reply.Sincerely yours,Thomas2. Survey the New Opener from the Bark 向银行查询新客户资信情况写作案例详解Dear Sir or Madam,We have received an order for US＄80,000 worth of goods from Delta Co.Ltd,1258 Huston Avenue, New York, , who has given your bank for reference. Could you please tell us if they are good for this amount? Are they trustworthy and reliable? We shall be most grateful for any information you give.Any advice you give us will be kept strictly confidential. We are also pleased to perform a similar service for you should the opportunity come.A stamped and addressed envelope has been included for your reply. Thank you in advance. Sincerely yours,Thomas3. 向客户查询信用及经营情况 Inquiring New Customer’s Credit Information from Customers 写作案例详解Dear Mr. Smith:We have received an important order from Delta Co.Ltd,1258 Huston Avenue, New York, , who has given us your name for reference. We would be much obliged if you could give us some information concerning their business status.Any information you give will be highly appreciated and kept in strict confidence. We shall be pleased to do the same if you should need our services at this end.Yours SincerelyThomas4. 带附表的资信调查函 Credit Survey Letter with Attachment写作案例详解Dear Sir or Madam,We have received a sudden order from the Delta Company,Ltd,1258 Huston Avenue,New York,NY 10051,who gives us your name as a reference. We shall appreciate it if you will spend a couple of minutes informing us of your own experiences with the firm by answering the attached questionnaire and returning it to us in the enclosed envelope.Any information you may give us will be treated as strictly confidential.Thank you for your help.Very truly yours,Thomas(Attached Questionnaire)(1) How long have you been in business relations with the firm?year(s) month(s)(2) What credit limit have you placed on their account?USD(3) How promptly are terms met? (choose one of the following)Very promptly Fairly promptly Slowly(4) What amount is currently outstanding?USD5. 资信调查有利回函 Favorable Letter of Credit Information写作案例详解Dear Thomas,In reply to your inquiry of March 16th,the firm you inquired about enjoys the fullest respect and unquestionable confidence in the business world.They have always provided in-time delivery, moderate prices and superior quality. I am sure that if you open an account with them, you will find them most straightforward people. Personally, I should have no hesitation in according them a credit of US dollars. However, this is without obligation on my part.Hope this will help you in making a decision.Sincerely yours,6. 资信调查不利回函 Unfavorable Letter of Credit Information写作案例详解Dear Thomas,We have received your letter of August 8th,concerning the credit standing of Delta in New York. In the past three years, the company has experienced a serious difficulty in finance and delayed in executing their normal payment. It seems to us that the company’s difficulties are due to bad management and in particular to overtrading.Therefore, we would advise you to pay most careful attention to any business relations with them. However, this is our personal opinion and we wish you would make further inquiries on your part.Yours sincerely7. 表明无法提供确切意见而致歉写作案例详解Dear Thomas,We regret our inability to let you know any information concerning the firm in question in your letter of June 6.It is true that we had business with them several years ago,but the amount of business was not so large as to supply any responsible opinion on its business capability and credit standing. Please make further status inquiries from other inquiry agencies.Truly yours8. 请求老客户作为资信证人 Asking for Credit Information from Old Customers写作案例详解Dear Charlie，Thank you for your letter of August 2,telling us that the equipment you bought from us is running well.As you know,in our line of business,clients always shop around and look for references before they order. Would you please use your experience with us as a reference when our future clients call you?Thank you for your kind words in advance.Look forward to our future cooperation.Best,9. 要求对方提供资信资料 Asking for Credit Information写作案例详解Dear Mr.Bean,Thanks for your order and inquiry on August 1st. Our company has been dealing with electronic equipment for over 20 years. We are confident in offering what you need and providing you the best service.Since it is the first time we contact,we would be highly appreciated if you could supply either the usual trade references,or the name of a bank to which we may refer. We are also glad to provide you the same if needed.We sincerely hope this will be the beginning of a long and pleasant business cooperation. We shall do our best to make it so.Sincerely yours,Thomas10. 同意资信要求 Accepting the Consulting Requirement写作案例详解Dear ThomasThanks for your reply of August 2nd.Concerning your request,we refer you to Falcon Machine Tools Co.,Ltd.,Shanghai and The Chase Bank of New York,who will be pleased to give you the information about our financial standing and creditability of business.If there is any other information we can provide,we would be happy to do so.Sincerely yours,Chapter 2前期准备1. Business Survey业务调查写作案例详解Dear Sirs,We have learned from Smith and Company of Birmingham that you manufacture a range ofhigh-fashion handbags in a variety of leathers.We operate a quality retail business and although our sales volume is not large,we obtain high prices for our goods.Would you please send me a copy of your handbag catalogue with details of your prices and payment terms?We would find it most helpful if you could also supply samples of the various skins from which the handbags are made.Yours faithfully,2. Credit Information Letter咨询信写作案例详解Dear Mr.Jones:We understand from your information posted on that you are in the market for textiles.We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our company and products,with the hope that we may work with Bright Ideas Imports in the future.We are a joint venture specializing in the manufacture and export of textiles.We have enclosed our catalog,which introduces our company in detail and covers the main products we supply at present.You may also visit our online company introduction at which includes our latest product line.Should any of these items be of interest to you,please let us know.We will be happy to give you a quotation upon receipt of your detailed requirements.We look forward to receiving your enquiries soon.Sincerely,John Roberts3. Wishes for Relation Establishment表达建立业务关系的意愿写作案例详解Dear Thomas Murphy:Thank your for your letter of the 16th of this month.We shall be glad to enter into business relations with your company. In compliance with your request, we are sending you,under separate cover,our latest catalogue and price list covering our export range. Payment should be made by irrevocable and confirmed letter of credit. Should you wish to place an order,please telex or fax us.Yours sincerely,4． Accepting and Declining Business Relation Establishment接受/拒绝建立业务关系写作案例详解Dear Mr.Sutherland,We were very pleased to receive your letter of March 26 placing a large order with us. Before we can send the goods,we must ask you for the usual references,one from your bank and one from another firm from whom you have bought goods.We would be glad if you would let us have the names and addresses as soon as possible so that we may write to them.These references will,of course,be treated as private and confidential.We look forward to hearing from you again soon.Yours sincerelyJoe WilsonChapter 3建立商务关系1. Establishment of Business Relation建立商务关系写作案例详解Dear Sirs,A few days ago we had the opportunity to see a display of your products at the Chengdu International Trade Centre，and we were most impressed with their quality and low prices． We should like to offer you our services as a trading firm，and would mention that we have excellent connections in the trade and are fully experienced with the import business for this type of product．In addition，we operate our own advertising agency，and we can use the latest marketing procedures quite efficently．You can be sure of increasing your turnover considerably if you would allow us to promote sales of your products throughout China．We look forward to hearing from you．Sincerely yours，Liyun Liu2. Resume Relation with Old Customers与过去有贸易往来的公司恢复联系写作案例详解Dear Thomas Moore:We understand from our trade contacts that your company has reestablished itself in Beirut and is once again trading successfully in your region.We would like to extend our congratulations and offer our very best wishes for your continued success.Before the war in Lebanon,our companies were involved in a large volume of trade in our textiles.We see from our records that you were among our best long-term customers.We very much hope that we can resume our mutually beneficial relationship now that peace has returned to Lebanon.Since we last traded,our lines have changed beyond recognition.While they reflect current European taste in fabrics,some of our designs are specifically targeted at the Middle Eastern market.As an initial step,I enclose our illustrated catalogue for your perusal.Should you wish to receive samples for closer inspection,we will be very happy to forward them.We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,David Parker3. Seek for Business Partners寻求合作伙伴写作案例详解Dear Sirs,Shanghai’s rapidly developing manufacturer of Electric Home Products,“Shun Fa”offers you an ideal business opportunity.Years of research and development have earned our company a foremost position in electrical engineering in the East of China.A vast number of applicable patents have helped stimulate our development program over the past several years.Our main lines of products include:TV,portable computer,MP3,MP4,car radio,car stereo,medical instruments,electronic industrial instruments,etc.For information concerning our financial position,credit standing and tradereputations,please refer to the Bank of China,which we have engaged a business relationship with for several years.We are a medium-sized company but we are growing fast and we would like you to be a fort of our future!Shun Fa Electric Co.,Ltd.22 Zhong Yuan Road,Shanghai,ChinaWang HuiGeneral Manager4. Contact Letters between Importers and Exporters进口商与出口商/出口商与进口商的联络信写作案例详解Dear Sirs,Your firm has been recommended to us by John Morris&Co.,with whom we have done business for many years.We specialize in the exportation of Chinese chemicals and pharmaceuticals,which have enjoyed great popularity in world market.We enclose a copy of our catalogue for your reference and hope that you would contact us if any item is interesting to you.We hope you will give us an early reply.Yours faithfully,John EdisonChapter 4业务接触1. Asking for /Sending Samples or information索取/寄送样品或资料写作案例详解Gentleman:We are glad to note from your letter of the 1st March that you,as exporters of Chinese Cotton Piece Goods,are willing to establish direct business relations with us.This happens to coincide with our desire.At present,we are interested in Printing Shirting and shall be pleased if you will kindly send us by airmail catalogues,sample books,and all necessary information regarding Printed Shirting,so as to acquaint us with the material and workmanship of your supplies.Should your price be found competitive and delivery date acceptable,we intend to place a large order with you.Your early reply will be highly appreciated.Yours faithfully,David Parker2. Acting as Agents担任代理(请求，同意和拒绝)写作案例详解Dear Sirs,Thank you for your letter of 12 April proposing a sole agency for our office machines.Having examined our long and mutually beneficial collaboration,we would be very pleased to entrust you with the sole agency for Bahrain.From our records,we are pleased to note that you have two service engineers who took training courses at our Milan factory.The sole agency will naturally be contingent on your maintainingqualified after sales staff.We have drawn up a draft agreement that is enclosed.Please examine the detailed terms and conditions and let us know whether they meet with your approval.On a personal note,I must say that I am delighted that we are probably going to strengthen our relationship.I have very pleasant memories of my last visit to Bahrain when you entertained me so delightfully.I look forward to reciprocating on your next visit to Milan.Sincerely yours,(Signature)3. Requiring/ Agreeing Trial Sales要求/同意试销写作案例详解Dear Sirs,Some of our customers have recently expressed interest in your“Golden Deer”bicycles and enquired about their quality.Provided quality and price are satisfactory there are prospects of good sales here,but before placing an order we should be pleased if you would send us,on fourteen days' approval,a selection of men’s,women’s and children’s bicycles.Any of the items unsold at the end of the period,and which we decide not to keep as stock,would be returned at our expense.Yours faithfully,(signature)Chapter 5价格谈判1. Buyer’s Inquiry买方询盘写作案例详解Dear Sir or MadamWe learned from our common business partner JIAFU Ltd.that your company is one the major exporters of cashmere products in Australia.We are a leading dealer in high-quality textiles in mainland China and are very much interested in importing your goods especially men’s cashmere sweater.We would appreciate your sending us catalogues,sample books or even samples if possible.Please give us detailed information on CIF Dalian Prices,terms of payment and discount you would allow on purchases of quantities of no less than 10,000 pieces.We hope this will be a good start for a long and profitable business relation.Sincerely yours,Mr.Jim Li2. Seller’s Offer买方发盘写作案例详解Dear Mr.Li,We welcome your inquiry dated June 16th and thank you for your interest in our men’s cashmere sweater.In accordance with the instruction given in your last letter,we hereby enclose our illustrated catalogue and price list giving the details you asked for.Also by separate post,we are sending you some samples.We are confident that you would be satisfied with the design and quality. In reply to your inquiry,we take pleasure in making you an offer as follows,provided yourreply reaches us with 10 days from today:Commodity:Men’s Cashmere SweaterQuantity:10,000 piecesPrice:US＄ 20 net per piece CIF DalianShipment:July 2008Payment:irrevocable L/C at sightOn considering the fact that this is our first transaction and the volume you ordered is not small,we would allow you a discount of 5%.We are expecting your early order.Yours faithfully,Ms Judy Jordan3. Buyer’s Counter Offer买方还盘写作案例详解Dear Ms Judy Jordan,We are in receipt of both your offer of June 19 and the catalogue and samples.While appreciating the special design and good quality of your products,we find your price is rather too high for Chinese market.We have to point out that Japan-made men’s cashmere sweater of this quality are available in our market,all of them are at prices about 15% below yours. Such being the case,we have to ask you to consider if you can make reduction in your price,say 15%.As we are ready to purchase many other cashmere products later this year,you may think it worth while to make a concession for a potential big client.We are anticipating your early reply.Sincerely yours,Mr.Jim Li4. Accepting the Offer接受发盘写作案例详解Dear Ms Judy Jordan,Thank you very much for your quotation for your men’s cashmere sweater along with the catalogue and samples.We found both the design and quality of your products meet our requirement and the prices you quoted are satisfactory.We also note that you will allow us a discount of 5% on an order of no less than 10,000 pieces.We therefore take pleasure of placing you the order as follows,which we commend to your immediate and best attention:Quantity Specification Catalogue No Prices10,000 pieces men’s cashmere sweaters XL M10 US＄ 20 eachPlease note that as these goods are urgently required in our market,we should be obliged if you could dispatch the goods as soon as possible.If this first order proves satisfactory,we shall be happy to place further orders with you.Sincerely yours,Mr.Jim Li5. Declining the Offer拒绝发盘写作案例详解Dear Ms Judy Jordan,We acknowledge receipt of both your offer dated June 19 and the mailed catalogue and samples. In reply,we regret to inform you that our clients find your price much too rmation indicates that the said articles of similar quality made in other countries have been sold here at a level about 20% lower than that of yours.We do not deny that the design of your products is slightly better,but the difference in price should in no case be so big.Therefore,we have to order these articles from other companies if you are not able to reduce your price to US＄ 15 each piece.Hope to have better opportunities to cooperate with your company.Sincerely yours,Mr.Jim Li6. Accepting the Counter Offer接受还盘写作案例详解Dear Mr.Jim Li,We want to say how pleased we were to receive your counter offer of June 23.Please note that it was in view of our long term business relationship that we made you such a favorable offer. We confirm supply of 10,000 pieces of men’s cashmere sweaters at the prices stated in your letter and will allow a 5% special discount on your order of 10,000 pieces or above.Our Sales Confirmation No.AB2C in two originals were airmailed to you.Please sign and return one copy of them for our file.It is understood that a letter of credit in our favor covering the said articles should be opened immediately.You may rest assured that we will effect shipment without delay on receipt of your letter of credit.We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving from you further orders. Sincerely yours,Ms Judy Jordan7. Declining the Counter Offer拒绝还盘写作案例详解Dear Mr.Jim Li,Thank you very much for your letter dated June 23 and your appreciation of our products.Much as we would like to cooperate with you in expanding sales,we are regretful that we just cannot see our way clear to entertain your counter offer.Our cost of raw materials has risen sharply in the past three months,and it is impossible for us to reduce the price by 20% as you requested.Ours is the best price if you take the design and quality into consideration.As a matter of fact,we have received many orders from various sources including other Chinese customers at our level.If you see any chance to do better,please let us know.On account of a limited supply available at present,we would ask you to act quickly.We assure you that any further enquiries from you will receive our prompt attention.Sincerely yours,Ms Judy JordanChapter 6价格变动1. Discount折价优惠写作案例详解Dear Sirs，Thank you for your letter of April 18,2008.We now have great pleasure in sending you a copy of our pattern-book and a comprehensive export price-list.As you will be able to see from our sample-book,all the leather gloves we manufacture for export are of very high quality and are suitable for your purposes.We reduced costs by 5%.The prices quoted are very competitive.We feel sure that you will find that they compare very favorably with those quoted by other suppliers elsewhere in the world.We expect payment by L/C payable within 90 days of sight and will allow you a cash discount of 10% if you are able to make payment within 1 month of invoice date.We will be able to ship any order you place with us within 30 days of your firm order.We now look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully,J.Kistemaker,Manager2. Advice of Price Increase涨价通知写作案例详解Dear Mr.Smith，Thank you for your letter of October 10 for business copiers.We are now sending you our price-list and catalog of the newest types that are under production and we can supply at once from stock.We want to notice you that prices of copier parts and components have gone up steadily since the second half of the year.Though we have tried hard to keep our quotations down,we are afraid the margin for keeping on going like this will not long.Therefore,we suggest that you will let us have your order before further rises in costs,which will lead to a raise in prices very soon unavoidably.Sincerely yours,Cc:President King3. Sample for Price List价目表范例写作案例详解Company Shenzhen QuananTextile Co.,LTDDetailed Address No.187 Nanshan Street,ShenzhenPost Code 5180000ContactZhang XinJob title General ManagerTelephone No. 1Fax No. 0Mobile No.E-mail AddressReference No. 056Date In March,2008Place of origin ChinaArticle No K42Price ＄ 10 per set FOB Shenzhen FOBPort ShenzhenPayment Terms By irrevocable L/C,100%invoice valueMinimum Order Quantity 1000 setsSize 50cm×80cmSupply Ability: 100000 Piece/Pieces per MonthPackageIn woden casesBrand Name “Hua Sheng”table-clothTime of shipment In April,2008Shipping specifications Showing net and gross weights and dimensions of each package Chapter 7样品的订取与发送1. Order Sample订单样本写作案例详解Dear Mr.Randall,Subject: Order for 10,000 Pairs of Sheep Leather GlovesPlease dispatch to us 10,000 pairs of sheep leather gloves as per the terms started in your offer of March 29.Would you please take special care of the quality and the package of this order? The leather should be of the same quality as that used in the sample.We hope that you can pack each pair in an airtight polythene bag,a dozen pairs of gloves in a box and then 20 boxes to a strong seaworthy wooden case.We will order more if the first order with you proves to be satisfactory. We are enclosing our Purchase Confirmation No.2006-399 in duplicate for your signature.Please sign and return one copy for our file.Upon receipt of your confirmation,an L/C will be issued.Sincerely,Li MingImport Director2. Order Letter订购函写作案例详解Please send to the following items to be shipped by way express,and bill us.The order is contingent on receiving the terms of 2%-30 days:1 doz.linen handkerchiefs:＄ 2.40 4 pair tan pigskin gloves:＄ 12.00 2 doz.Assorted Orlon sport shirts:＄ 72.00 5 pair assorted cotton socks:＄ 2.00TOTAL:%88.40.3. Asking for/ Sending/ Declining Sending Samples索取/同意送付/拒绝送付样品Sample 1写作案例详解We are going to produce a trial piece of all wool suiting according to your sample cutting and written instructions.The sample piece is expected to be accomplished and sent to you by the end of next month.Sample 2写作案例详解As the quality of your woolen sample is not in the range of our current exports,we are prepared to arrange a special production.By our experience,slight changes in its composition arenecessary and will only make the goods superior in quality.We shall then show you the trial sample and see if it can be accepted as a quality standard for bulk shipment.Chapter 8订货1. Accepting the Order接受订单Sample 1写作案例详解Dear SirsWe want to say how pleased we were to receive your order of 15 April for Ladies' and Children’s Shoes.We confirm supply of 1,000 pairs of the shoes at the prices stated in your order No.888 and will allow a 5% special discount on your order worth ＄5,000 or above.Our Sales Confirmation No.BC510 in two originals were airmailed to you.Please sign and return on copy of them for our file.It is understood that a letter of credit in our favor covering the said shoes should be opened immediately.We wish to point out that stipulations in the relative L/C must strictly conform to the stated in our Sales Confirmation so as to avoid subsequent amendments.You may rest assured that we will effect shipment without delay on receipt of your letter of credit.We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving from you further orders. Yours truly,Sample 2写作案例详解Dear Mr.Green:I really appreciate your order for 200 Gem-Con Plastique motorcycle tanks.These will be shipped at once.Thanks,too,for the check!Beginning in June,we’re offering a special discount on the Gem-Con line.In addition to the trade discount of 33.3 percent,we’re giving an extra discount of 5%. A lot of our customers are switching to the Plastique tank as a replacement for original metal equipment.They report hearty endorsements from participants in motorcross competition— that the tanks are very lightweight,but extremely tough.We predict you’ll have a similar endorsement!2． Declining the Order 拒绝订单写作案例详解Thank you for your letter of 20th May concerning your special request.From time to time,we do run special jobs,changing materials and colors for one particular order.But we have to consider many factors before we can accept the order.I have spoken to our production manager,and she has done the costing.I am sorry to report that even if we did the job for you at cost,it would come out well above the price you are willing to pay.I am checking with other manufacturers in the area who are working with the materials you want.They may be able to give you the quality you desire at a fair price.I will get back to you in a few days.We appreciate your business and I am glad you asked us about this job.The next time you have a special need,please ask again.We will try our best to do the job for you.If we cannot,we will attempt to find the best company that can.Sample 2写作案例详解Dear Sirs,Thank you for your order No.458 for tin plate sheets which we received today.We regret that,owing to a shortage of stocks we are unable to fill your order.Moreover,our manufacturers can not undertake to entertain your order for future delivery owing to the uncertain availability of raw materials.We will,however,contact you by telex once supply improves.In the meantime,please feel free to send us your specific enquires for other types of metal sheets.You can be assured of our best attention at all times.Yours faithfullyBrowExport Manager3. Pressing for Order催促下订单写作案例详解Dear Peter,Per conversation by phone few days ago,we know your visiting schedule for inspecting crust leather of“big world”.We’ve already checked this leather,couldn’t find loose grain problem as well as softness having been improved than before.We assure that we can finish and deliver this order according to the prescribed time.We hope that you will come to our company ASAP and appreciate very much your kindly corporation. Best regards.WilliamSample 2写作案例详解We understand that you are the agent for the White Tiger ties.We enclose our order for 1,000 dozens of the White Tiger ties.Please note that we need these goods rather urgently as Christmas is drawing near.If you could supply goods timely for seasons,we would make repeated orders,provided prices are reasonable.Payment for the enclosed order will be made on a draft at sight under our letter of credit opened in your favor on receipt of your confirmation that the goods are sent out,and can be delivered before December 1,2000.4. Confirming the order确认订单写作案例详解Mr.Grover Douglass，289 Kont BoulevardAugusta,SC,SC 28197Dear Mr.Douglass:Thank you for your June 4 order.Everything except the kitchen furniture is already on its way to your home. So that you may begin enjoying your new chairs and table immediately,would you please let me know whether you would like Set 400,which comes with an oval table,or Set 400-A,which comes with a rectangular table.In all other respects,the two sets are the same. It is a pleasure to have this opportunity to be at your service.We look forward to meeting your future needs for high-quality home and garden furniture.。
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production, ask him to give consideration to the delivery schedule. If you speak to Mr. Wood about production, ask him to consider the delivery schedule. We require furniture which is of the new type. We require new type furniture.
Business Correspondence
Chapter One Introduction To The Course
What is communication
Communication is the process of exchanging information and meaning between or among people through a common system of symbols, signs and behaviors.
It is sincere, tactful, thoughtful and appreciative. In order to make courtesy, try to avoid irritating,
offensive, or belittling statements. To answer letters promptly Your letter is not clear at all. I can’t understand it. If I understand your letter correctly, …..
商务英语Chapter1参考译文及答案
Chapter1Learning Aims学完本章，学生应能：1．对当今社会的商务信函的几种形式有所了解；2．了解商务信函基本的布局、格式、组成，以及写作原则；3．学会写信封；4．了解其他常见通信方式，如Skype和MSN。
Background Information在当今世界，商务通信的基本原则是尽可能以最简洁的方式交换信息，以便做好生意。
书面、口头、可视化和多媒体通信的所有目标，是传递明确和深思熟虑的信息。
了解如何在这种目标下撰写商业信函，是最重要的事情之一。
技术的发展，使得商业沟通因为传真、电子邮件和其他通信方法（如Skype和MSN），变得更容易，也迫使业务人员以更快、更清晰的方式进行沟通。
虽然今天电子邮件使用最为频繁，它们使商业书信变得更随意，但仍有需要我们撰写正式商业信函的场合。
这两者其实有许多共同的写作原则。
一旦学会了如何写正式的文书，你可以很容易地了解随意的文书。
譬如，其中一些共同原则是：（1）适当的称呼依旧是两种文书礼仪的不可或缺的一部分。
（2）了解如何撰写包括介绍、支持和结束段落的主体，可有助于有效地说明商业观点。
（3）使用沟通策略——从有说服力的短语到适当的措辞——帮助说服或安抚对方。
Letter 1Letter 3Letter 4ExercisesI. Make an envelope using the following information.II. Change the following information into English address format.1. Lin FangPresident of Beijing Metal234 East Lane, Beijing 100021China2. Room 301, Buliding 5, No.120, Huazhong Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong Prov., China3. No.8 Shihua RD, Suzhou Economic & Technical Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, China4. Room 204, Building No.102, East Taishan Residential Quarter, Baoyin County, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceIII. Arrange the following information in proper form as they should be set out in the letter.IV. Write an e-mail with header.HeaderMessageV. Correct the mistakes in the following letter。
商务英语谈判Chapter One--2
Identify interests
Put yourself in the other person’s shoes.
Respect your counterparts as human beings and recognize their needs and interests underlying their positions.
Collaborative Negotiation
It involves people with diverse interests working together to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes.
Win/win negotiation Integrative bargaining Features of Collaborative Negotiation
Discuss problems before proposing a solution.
Direct discussion to the present and future, away from the difficulties of the past. Be concrete but flexible.
People tend to take extreme positions that are designed to counter their opponents’ positions. Defining a problem in terms of positions means that at least one party will “lose” the dispute.
Before brainstorming
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A customer, Mr Roman, wrote a letter requesting that his credit card account not be debited. Simon, an HSBC colleague who is learning English, wrote back to Mr Roman. Read Simon's letter below. Why do you think Simon wrote this letter (writer's purpose)?
If you plan well, your writing is more likely to get the results you want.
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Do you remember the 5 stages of the process?
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You begin the Writing Process by planning.
“if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” So you need to plan your writing ... and then write according to your plan.
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商务英语Chapter 1 Written Communication
销售部主管 行业部经理 进口&出口部经理 人事部经理 财务部经理（常务审计师 会计师） 生产部经理
Business English Correspondence
Chapter One
by Sissi
Part one Questions for consideration
1. What is foreign trade letter? 2.What are the seven C’s principles? 3.What are the functions of business letter?
The function of business letters
To inform To persuade
To entertain
BUSSINESS CARD writing
The company’s name Card holder Position/ title The address of company Postal code Telephone number Fax number E-mail address
Additional Knowledge on Business Retailing The meaning of retailing GDP GNP
Classification of retailing 1
As the form of retailing (Store retailing): Plaza Discount store Trading center/ market Corporate chains Department store Supermarket Outlet Franchise
国际商务英语函电
国际商务英语函电国际商务英语函电--International Business Correspondence Chapter 1A Genneral Enquiry and Its Reply Dear Sirs,Your firm has been recommended to us by the Haier Electrics Company,with whom we have done business for many years.We are intrested in your slectric typewriters for use in offices and shall be glad if you will send us acopy of your illustrated catalogue and cuurent price list.We are awaiting your prompt reply.Yours sincerely Susan Bloc Manager(A Reply)Dear Ms.Bloc,We welcome you for your enquiry of Feb.1 and thank you for your interest in our commodities.We are enclosing some copies of our illustrated catalogues and aprice list giving the details you asked for.We trust that you will agree that our products and price appeal to the most selective buyer.And we also allow aproper discount according to the quantity ordered.Thank you again for your interest in our products.We are loking forward to your order and you may be assured that it will receive our prompt and careful attention.Yours trul y,Li Ming Export Manager Useful Expressions 1.As we are in the market for.,we should be pleased if you would send us your best quotations.我方意欲购买.，如能报最优价，不胜感激。
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We-view point
You viewpoint
1. I am happy to report… 1. You will happy to know…
2. We are please to have 2. Your new charge account is now
your new account.
Think of examples of negative language you have heard that could be easily be stated using positive words.
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Taking a positive tone
Positive words emphasize the pleasant aspects the goal and tend to put the reader in the right frame of mind. Negative words tend to produce the opposite effect.
1. To inform
Messages to inform are used to convey the vast amount of information needed to complete the day-to-day operations of the business.
The purpose is to have the receiver understand a body of information and concentrate on the logical presentation of the contents.
III. More Criteria and Techniques for Effective Business Writing
IV. Approaches to Organizing Business Writing V. Avoid Sentence Faults (additional)
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— Suburo did not proofread this proposal carefully.
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1. Courtesy
Being courtesy we mean treating people with respect and friendly human concern.
Courtesy usually involves three aspects: ✓ Using you-viewpoint ✓ Taking a positive tone ✓ Being conversational
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Taking a positive tone a. State ideas using positive language
— Don’t forget to submit your report…
— We can’t ship your goods until…
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— Suburo completed the job two months behind the schedule.
— Suburo completed the job two months ahead of the schedule.
— The proposal was not proofread carefully.
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Using you-viewpoint
You-viewpoint writing emphasizes the reader’s interest and concerns. It emphasizes “you” and “your” and de-emphasizes “we” and “our”.
— You neglect to indicate the specification…
— Remember to submit… — You will receive your
goods… — Please send the complete
specification…
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2. To persuade
In addition to providing information, some business messages also influence the reader’s attitudes and actions.
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medium, and heavy.
1. Courtesy
Taking a positive tone b. Avoid using second person when stating
negative ideas
— You made numerous mistakes on this page. (×) — This page contain numerous mistakes. (√) — You keyed a perfect copy. (√)
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商务写作概述
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Every business message is designed to achieve a specific business objective. Its success depends on what it says and to what extent it induces a favorable response from the reader.
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II. Six C’s—Criteria and Techniques for Effective Business Writing
1. Courtesy 2. Correctness 3. Conciseness 4. Clarity 5. Concreteness 6. Completeness
Examples of taking a positive tone
— We cannot understand why you have had trouble with these articles. (×) — We presume that there must be some reasons for you having trouble with these articles. (√) — We won’t be able to send you the brochure this month. (×) — We will send you the brochure next month. (√) — Your letter is not clear at all. I can’t understand it. (×) — If I understand your letter correctly… (√)