Question

2.1. Following are ten words or phrases that bloggers have found particularly egregious. For each of these items, write your own definition.

● -thinking outside the box

● -circle back

● -peel back the layers of the onion

● -at the end of the day ( 10)

2.2. Revise the following to make the tone conversational yet professional. a. As per your recent request, the undersigned is happy to inform you that we are sending you forthwith the procedure manuals you requested. b. Kindly be informed that it is necessary for you to designate the model number of the appliance before we can submit your order. (10)

2.3 Your dream has come true: you have just been offered an excellent position. Although you accepted the position on the phone, you want to send a formal acceptance letter. Write a job acceptance letter to an employer of your choice. Include the job title, your starting date, and details about your compensation package. Make up any necessary details.

Answer 1

2.1
● thinking outside the box -  This phrase means thinking outside the boundary or domain of the idea. In others words, thinking with a different perspective.

● circle back - this phrase means getting back to a topic or discussion later or after some particular amount of time.

● peel back the layers of the onion - This is a metaphor, which means allowing the hidden layers (personalities) of someone to peel out (emerge) in front of others.

● at the end of the day -  Other ways to say this phrase are, at last, ultimately, in the end,etc. This means at the end of any task or work.

2.2
(a) As per your request, we are sending you forthwith the procedure manuals you requested.

(b) Kindly send the model number of the appliance so that we can submit your order.

2.3 Job acceptance letter

[Date]

[Employer name]
[Employer street address]

Dear [Mr./Ms. Name]:
In reference to the job offer email on [Date] confirming my selection for the [post title] with [Company name], I would like to thank you for providing me with this opportunity. It is with great pride and gratitude that I accept this position in your renouned company.

As discussed previously, my annual salary will be [salary] and health and insurance benefits will be provided for me and my family from the first six months. Please let me know if there are any other documents that I have yet to submit to you. I hope to complete all the formalities prior to my joining.

I am eager to join your company and hope to grow, both as an individual and as a professional from [Starting date]. Feel free to contact me via mail or contact number.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]