Sample Reply to a Personal Letter from a Friend
It's always nice to receive a letter from a friend, especially in this digital age! Here's a sample reply to a personal letter from a friend:
[Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email]
[Date]
[Friend's Name] [Friend's Address]
Dear [Friend's Name],
Thank you so much for your letter! It was so great to hear from you. I was so excited to hear about [mention something specific from the friend's letter]. It sounds like you're having a great time [mention what the friend is doing].
[Share some news about your own life.] I've been [mention what you've been up to] and it's been [mention how you feel about it]. I also wanted to tell you about [share another personal update].
[Mention something specific about what the friend wrote about in their letter and share your thoughts on it.]
I hope everything is going well with you. I'd love to hear more about [mention something you want to know more about from their letter].
Please write back soon and let me know how you're doing.
Love, [Your Name]
Things to keep in mind:
- Personalize the letter: Mention specific things from your friend's letter to show that you read it carefully and that you're invested in their life.
- Share your own news: Don't make the letter all about your friend's news. Share some of your own updates and experiences.
- Ask questions: Encourage a back-and-forth conversation by asking questions about what your friend wrote.
- End on a friendly note: Let your friend know you're looking forward to hearing from them again.
