Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Writing the main letter
• Method 2 of 2: Resuming Communication with a Friend
• Tips
• Warnings

In addition to sending text messages or Facebook messages, writing an email to a friend is a great way to stay connected. This article will provide you with basic tips on how to write an email to a friend.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Writing the main letter

1. 1 Enter your email address in the To field.’
2. 2 Enter your email address in the "From" field if required. Your email program can automatically add your address to the field From.
3. 3 Add a theme. Think of a few words or a short sentence that describe the topic you want to cover in your letter. If the letter is informal, you can simply write Hey or how are you?.
   • Write your congratulations in the upper left corner in the large box below the subject line.
   • You can just write "Hello (friend's name)" for informal letters.
4. 4 You can also write "Dear (friend's name)" if you want to be more formal.
5. 5 Skip this line and start your message. It is polite to focus on the other person first.
6. 6 For example, ask "How are you?"or" What are you doing? "
7. 7 Skip the line and start a new paragraph. Write some information about yourself, keeping it short and concise.
8. 8 If you have no news to share, then you can start writing about the subject of your letter.
   • Personalize your message with a few emojis, and you can also change the font and colors in the letter.
   • Try the toolbar at the top of the screen or at the top of the email window and experiment with adding different elements.
     
     
9. 9 End with parting words.
   • Some good examples of parting words include Goodbye, Have a nice day, and Goodbye.
10. 10 Subscribe "Your friend, (your name).’

Method 2 of 2: Resuming Communication with a Friend

1. 1 Enter your friend's email address, your email address, and a subject.
2. 2 Start by asking how the recipient of the case is.
   • Write a similar sentence, "We haven't communicated for a long time."
   • Discuss what the person was up to when you last spoke. For example, You were planning an overseas trip the last time we spoke. "
   • Ask thoughtful questions. For example, "Are you still working for XYZ?"
3. 3 Tell your friend what you've been up to lately.
   • Try to limit your newsletter to 1 paragraph so that the email doesn't end up focusing on you.
4. 4 Tell your friend what you would like to hear from him or her in the near future.
   • You can also make a statement such as "I want us to stay in touch."
5. 5 Sign your email with "Regards, (your name).’

Tips

• Choose the appropriate tone and look for your relationship with your friend.
• Add a postscript (P.S.) if you forgot something. Add P.S. after your signature.
• Make sure your letter is easy to read. Don't let emoticons and flashy fonts distract from the actual message you want to send.
• You can find many sites where you can open free email. Try some popular free sites like Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo! Mail.

Warnings

• Adding too many emojis and decorations can be overwhelming.
• Don't make your email too difficult to read by adding many different colors.