1. You worked as an intern at SuperEventz Event Management Solutions in the summer of
2018. You were reporting to Maneka Sharma, the head of digital marketing for
SuperEventz. You are now applying for a job opportunity at Manendra & Manendra for the position of Social Media Manager. The HR department of Manendra & Manendra
needs a letter of recommendation as part of their hiring process. Write an email to Maneka
Sharma requesting a recommendation. Use your creativity to make up any details you
need in order to craft an effective message.

2. MaxPlus Cottons is closing its Chennai manufacturing plant amidst a slow economic
climate. Mahesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer needs to be the bearer of bad news. The
silver lining is that all employees will be redeployed to other plants, and there will be no
job cuts. Considering the nature of the news, Mahesh has decided to use the indirect
approach while writing the email. He is thinking of an effective buffer to use in the
opening paragraph. What is a buffer? Explain any 5 types of buffers, illustrate with
examples.

3.a. Rewrite these sentences to reflect your audience’s viewpoint or the “You” Attitude:

1. Your email order cannot be processed; we request that you use the order form on our
website instead.
2. We insist that you always bring your credit card to the store.
3. We want to get rid of all our 15-inch LCD screens to make room in our warehouse for the
new 19-, 23-, and 35-inch monitors. Thus, we are offering a 25 percent discount on all
sales of 15-inch models this week.
4. I am applying for the position of accounting intern in your office. I feel my grades prove
that I am bright and capable, and I think I can do a good job for you.
5. As requested, we are sending the refund for Rs.4500