便笺(Short Note) 是一种简短信函。它的形式比一般书信简单,多使用非正式语体。写便笺时要写清楚以下几项:
(1)时间:即某月某日,如Feb.11, 2005
(2)人名
(3)事由
注意月份的全拼及缩略形式,月份的缩略形式为:Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May , June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.
【例一】
Wednesday, 21st March
Dear Prof. Rainman,
Im sorry I couldnt make our 11 oclock appointment. Prof. Wolfs lecture lasted a lot longer than I expected. I could meet you in the library Reading Room 4 tomorrow at 10, if that is convenient for you. If not, please leave a note in my mailbox #334, this afternoon.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
【例二】
2nd August
Ms. Zhao,
A friend of yours, Li Ping, made a long distance call from Xian this morning while you went out. She asked you to book an air ticket for Shanghai at 9 oclock, August 5, and make a reservation for hotel room tonight. I am sorry that I cant pass on the message to you in your presence, because I was ordered to do something urgent. See you then.