5 Phrases For Writing to a Friend
Opening
- Hi Mary / Hello Mary / Hey Mary
- It’s been ages since we last spoke.
- How are you?
- How’s life treating you?
- How’s life?
- How are things?
- Any news?
- Anything strange?
- What are you up to these days?
Responding to news
- I’m so happy for you
- That’s fantastic news
- That’s awful news my friend 🙁
- Sorry to hear that
Refusing invitation
- Sorry, I’m busy
- I appreciate the invite, but I can’t
- I don’t think I can.
- I’m really sorry, but…
- Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t…
Giving news
- Guess what. I’ve…
- I’ve got some good news my friend.
- Great news Mary, I’ve…
- Unfortunately, I’ve got bad news
- I’m afraid I have some bad news 🙁
- Bad news Mary 🙁
Expressing Thanks
- Thanks a million for…
- Thanks a lot for…
- Cheers for …
- I really appreciate it.
- Thanks my friend.
