Inquiries / Enquiry

by Ahmed
(Riyadh)

Enquiry if the company offering the course or shall I have to searcher for this out side.

Answer:

Hi Ahmed,

Be specific about what type of information you are seeking. Consider your needs before you write. When contemplating the purchase of a product or service, detail precisely the criteria you will consider before making a decision. The more specific you are in your requests, the more knowledgeable you appear.

If your request is an urgent one, indicate that within your correspondence. Provide specific details as to why your request is more important than anyone else's.

When comparison shopping, make sure you ask the same questions of each company. This will allow you to make an informed decision.

Request a written proposal or quotation. In response to your inquiry, a company may take the opportunity to sell you on their product. This is understandable, but your ultimate goal is to gather information, not to be “sold” on the spot.

When asking for a proposal or quotation, include the information necessary for a company to respond appropriately. For example, when inquiring about a training course, detail the type of training in which you are interested.

Adopt a tone appropriate to your correspondence.

Here is a letter that inquires about a training course as requested:

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Dear Mr. Catbert:

I am interested in taking up a course on The Meaning of Life. Please send me more information about your course. A list of training, fees, and references would be appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,