2.3 HOW TO WRITEA NOTICE
An effective notice follows some principles in its diction and layout.
The language of a notice should be brief.Make it a rule to use no more words than are needed to make your meaning clear.For example，when“for”is enough to express the meaning，do not use“for the purpose of”.
Brief，however，should not be achieved at the cost of completeness.A notice should be complete in its contents.For example，a notice of“Lost”should include what has been lost，when and where it was lost，as well as how the owner can be contacted.
The information provided by a notice should be clear.Use simple words instead of“big”words to make it easy to get the meaning across to the reader.For example，“chance”may be preferable to“opportunity”.
A notice should be laid out in such a way that it is attractive to the reader.For example，its title is usually printed in bold in the middle of the first line.The main information such as activity，time and place is also made distinct.Sometimes pictures are used to make the notice more attractive.
Hereunder are some useful expressions for notice writing.
*It's hereby proclaimed that the board of directors has decided to dismiss Mr....from the post of...
*This is to announce the establishment of a new branch of our company in...with Mr....in charge.
*A meeting of department deans will be held in the first meeting room on...
*All...are expected to attend the meeting.
*It's hereby proclaimed that the board of directors has decided to dismiss Mr....from the post of...
*It is hereby announced that upon the decision of the board of directors...is appointed...
*...is not an employee of...and this company will not be responsible for his actions.
*We have the pleasure to announce that，on...our two firms of...hitherto carrying on business at...respectively，will amalgamate under the style of...which is located at...
*Please be informed that from...the business hitherto carried on in the name of...will be continued under the style of...
*We regret that the...will be closed from May 21-30 for redecoration.
*Customers can still do their shopping at a temporary location at...
*We apologize to customers for any inconvenience caused.
*A visit has been arranged for...to...
*Anyone who lost...in...please come the...to claim it.
*I gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to...
*We look forward to your continued support.
*Quiet/Silence/Keep Quiet(https://www.daowen.com)
*No Smoking/Smoking Not Allowed
*Keep off the Grass
*No Parking
*Don't Dump Rubbish Here
*No Admittance without a Pass
*Please Keep Hands Off
*School About，No Honking
*Be Careful
*Wet Paint
*Reduce Speed Now
*Speed Limit：60 km/h
*Attention，Sharp Turn Ahead
*Inflammables—Keep Away from Fire
*Fragile，Don't Drop
*Keep Away from Moisture
*Don't Touch High-Tension Wire
*Glass，Attention
*Handle with Care
*This Side Up
*Not for Sale
*House to Let
*Night Bell
*Staff Members Only