Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.
Postscript should not be used in business letters.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

This statement is true because of the following reasons:

(i) Postscript means 'written afterward'.

(ii) It is derived from the Latin phrase post Scriptum .' It means additions matter not written.

(iii) It is like a footnote added to the letter.

(iv) It is necessary if the same information is received late and its request to be conveyed along with the original letter.

(v) To have a postscript in the letter is not a good practice and hence should be avoided.

(vi) It indicates the possible carelessness of the writer.

(vii) A letter without a postscript is not incomplete.

(viii) It should be used only for communicating an urgent message.

(ix) However, postscript should not be used in business letters.