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Informal vs formal letter

Informal: friend or family. Greeting: Dear Mira,. Closing: Yours lovingly.

Formal: school, business, officials. Greeting: Dear Sir/Madam,. Closing: Yours faithfully/sincerely.

Example
Letter to grandma → informal. Letter to school principal → formal.
💡 Tip:Tone matches the relationship. Friend = chatty. Official = polite and precise.