5 Phrases For Writing to a Friend

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.