In business writing, it is quite common to make words, terms or even whole sentences shorter. Moreover, FYI, ETA, OTP or ASAP are abbreviations that may occur not only in business letters but also in everyday text messages. Our sample letter below helps you recognise some of the most frequent abbreviations. GUESS what they refer to. Then scroll down to check your answers.
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Dear Tom,
FYI: since my ISP blocked access to the site, I can not check my ETA in Budapest. Could we talk OTP? I’d need to know ASAP, by the EOW at the latest, whether you can fetch me from the airport. Please also LMK what you’d like me to bring you from the US.
BFN
Marta
Answer Key
FYI: For your Information
ISP: Internet Service Provider
ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival
OTP: On the Phone
ASAP: As soon as possible
EOW: End of Week
LMK: Let me Know
BFN: Bye for NOW
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