SHOW THAT YOU'VE CHECKED Finished? Always check your writing. Can you tick everything on this list? In my email: • I have started with a friendly greeting, e.g. Dear James or Hi Gemma. • I have said why I am writing. • I have described how I met my friend. • I have described my friend's appearance, personality and interests. • I have thanked the family and the addressee. • I have used contractions (e.g. I'm / aren't/ that's). • I have perhaps used some emoticons and abbreviations (info / CU / gr8) - but not too many! • I have finished with a friendly ending, e.g. Bye 4 now, All the best, Lots of love, etc. • I have checked my spelling and punctuation. • My text is neat and clear.