Letters of Congratulation
When someone has accomplished something after some effort,you may go to the person and say“Congratulations!”.You are expressing your happiness at the accomplishments of another.Or you might use the expression after someone has made an important decision of one kind or another.You can do this in person,or in the form of a letter.
A congratulation letter is written to praise someone for their achievement and success.With a congratulation letter,we can show others their efforts in achieving their goals and also make them proud of their achievements.If the person is well known to you,a congratulation letter can be personal and also informal.A letter of congratulation should be plain and honest to avoid selfish feelings in the message. The slightest show of envy or jealousy at the good fortune of those whom we felicitate is unpardonable.It should on no account contain a hint of any hope that the advancement,or change of situation,upon which the compliment is made,may offend the person.
1.1 How to Write Congratulation Letters
Achievement of a milestone—a birthday or anniversary,birth of a new child, getting a new job,buying a house,winning an award,getting married,an anniversary—is an ideal reason to send someone a letter of congratulations.The reader will be pleased that you remembered the event and took the time to acknowledge it in writing.When writing congratulations letters,congratulate the reader for her achievement,accomplishment,anniversary,new child,or whatever; tell her where you learned about the accomplishment;add a comment of a personal nature（e.g.,if the reader is a former teacher,tell him how much being in his class meant to you).
1.2 Samples of Congratulation Letters
Letter of Congratulation on a Promotion
12th January 2014
From:Mr.Ramachandran，
EWQ,Lalan Bandar Baru，
82/ABC Pontian，
Tokyo,Japan.
To:Mr.Johnny Kay，
Regional Manager，
Centurion Enterprises Company，
456,Lalan Bandar Baru，
82000 Pontian，
Tokyo,Japan.
Dear Mr.Kay，
My wife and I would like to congratulate you on your recent promotion to Regional Manager. This is indeed a coveted position and we are sure you will do a good job.
The last five years when you were Area Sales manager,your company enjoyed a good turnover of business because of your innovative methods of increasing sales.We believe you can be even more effective in your new position.We look forward to even better years.
Once again,congratulation and best wishes from all of us here.
With love.
Yours Sincerely，
（Signature of Ramachandran)
Congratulations Letter for a New Job for a College Graduate
January 12，2014
From:
Mr.John Brrown，
3 Keppel Road，
Singapore.
Dear Jenna，
I was very pleased to hear that you have been offered a position at the Garnet Company after graduation.You have my heartfelt congratulations on graduating,and your new position.
These are exciting changes,and I'm sure you will meet the challenges they bring with your usual optimism and capability.
I wish you all the best as you move forward in your new career.
Yours Sincerely，
（Signature of John Brown)
John Brown