| Indian English has its own zany nuances and quirks, as these letters, applying for leave and jobs, in India show.
1.”Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave.” 2. Leave-letter from an employee who was performing his daughter’s wedding: 3.”As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave.” 4. Another employee applied for half day leave as follows: “Since I’ve to go to the cremation ground at 10 o-clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave” 5. “I am suffering from fever, please declare one day holiday.” 6. A leave letter to the headmaster: “As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today” 7. Another leave letter written to the headmaster: “As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day.” 8. Covering note: “I am enclosed herewith…” 9. “Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below…” 10. “My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave”. 11. “I am in well here and hope you are also in the same well.” 12. “This has reference to your advertisement calling for a ‘ Typist and an Accountant – Male or Female.’ As I am both for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post.” |
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