Is the following appropriate to use in the opening of a business letter to be used to gain a personal meeting:
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is ____. I taught in the Florida public school system for almost 20 yrs. and I am currently an account representative for ______.
I would then continue my letter stating the purpose of the contact, etc.
Answer:
Yes. This is appropriate.
Dax
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