Problem: Article: Always open a formal email with a salutation. Addressing the recipient by name (if known) is preferred. Include the person's title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.) with their last name, followed by a comma or a colon. You can precede the salutation with "Dear..." if you like.  If you don't know the name of the person you're writing to, use a salutation like “Dear Sir/Madam,” “Dear Sir or Madam,” or “To whom it may concern.” Do not use “Hello,” “Hey,” “Hi,” or other informal salutations. If you are writing to someone you don't have an existing relationship with, such as a new customer, hiring manager, or government official, tell them who you are and why you are writing. Do this in the first sentence or two of your email. For example, when writing to a potential employer, you might say: "My name is Earl Rivers. I'm contacting you to apply for the administrative assistant position listed on CareerXYZ.com." Once you’ve introduced yourself and the general reason you’re writing, you can follow up with the body of your email. Put the most important content near the top. This respects your recipient’s time and makes the purpose of your email clear. When writing to a government official, for instance, you might start by saying: "My name is Arlene Rivers. I obtained your email address from the Westchester County Clerk website. I am writing to contest the traffic citation I received on December 31, 2009. " For a formal email, it’s ok to be direct, as long as you are polite. Beating around the bush will only lose your reader and make it harder to figure out what you want or need from them.  For instance, when writing to a professor, don’t waste space with unnecessary padding like: “This is Darlene Frankreich. Do you know me? CHEM 221 is my favorite class right now. I love the way the lectures are so organized. I can always follow along and know what will be on the tests. Speaking of tests, I was thinking about the next exam.” Instead, it would be much clearer to write something like: “This is Darlene Frankreich.  I’m a student in your CHEM 221 class, and I'm writing about a potential exam time conflict.” There’s no set length for how long an email should be. However, it’s a good idea to keep an email to about one (laptop or desktop size) screen length. If your email is relatively lengthy, break it up into short paragraphs. Insert a line break between each paragraph instead of indenting. Since formal emails are written for professional contexts, you’ll want to give a good impression. Use complete sentences and polite phrasing. Avoid things like:  Slang Unnecessary contractions Emoticons and emojis Profanity Jokes As with salutations, there are a variety of closings that are acceptable in formal emails. Make sure to follow up with your full name and job title or other signature (if you have one). Examples of potential closings include:  "Yours sincerely," "Yours cordially," "Respectfully," "Best," “Your student,”
Summary: Use a proper salutation. Introduce yourself in the first paragraph (if necessary). Prioritize the most important information. Get to the point. Keep it brief. Use formal language. Use a proper form of closing.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need an auxiliary or helper verb to form the passé composé of a verb in French. The verb avoir (to have), conjugated in the present tense, is used for most verbs to describe something that "has" happened. The French verb avoir is a commonly used irregular verb. If you haven't already, it's a good idea to simply memorize the conjugation of this verb since you will use it often, especially with passé composé.   J'ai: I have.  Tu as: You have.  Il/elle a: He/she has.  Nous avons: We have.  Vous avez: You all have.  Ils/elles ont: They have. Passé composé is a compound past tense. The helper verb avoir describes when the action takes place (in the past). The past participle of the main verb identifies what action took place. For example: "J'ai entendu les nouvelles." (I heard the news.)

SUMMARY: Use avoir for passé composé in most cases. Conjugate avoir in the present tense. Combine avoir with the correct past participle.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Using a spray bottle lets you target specific parts of your shoe. This is super helpful if your boots aren't all leather and you've only got a few spots to hit. If you don't have a spray bottle, you can use a sponge or an old rag to dampen your boots. Don't be afraid to get them nice and soggy, because any dry parts simply won't shrink. Spray from about 5 inches (13 cm) away to avoid making a big mess. Holding your dryer about 6 inches (15 cm) in from the boots, slowly and evenly pass over each one until they're both bone dry. The key here is to be gentle — holding the dryer too close (or running it too hot) can absolutely wreck your boots. The parts you dry first will shrink the most, so start with the parts of the shoe that are loosest on your feet. If either boot is still too lose, spray and dry the boots again in the same way. Repeat until the boots fit properly. The conditioner will keep your leather from cracking or peeling following the heat from the blow dryer. Feel free to use lots of the conditioner to make your boots really shine.
Summary:
Fill up a spray bottle with hot water. Spray the leather outer surfaces of your boots. Blow dry the outside of the boots with a hair dryer on low speed. Try on the boots to see how they fit. Rub leather conditioner into the boots.