Introduction: Due to modern communication process and technology of the place and time limitations do not hinder any more. Person staying in any corner of the world can undertake communication at any time. The modern methods of communication are easy, fast and cheap so their use is going on increasing. Inspite of this in many cases even today letter writing is undertaken for many matters in business. The form of letter writing has changed but its importance has not been lost. Characteristics of Correspondence/Letter writing : They are as follows:
(1) Simple and less expensive method: Letter writing is simple and less expensive method of corre-spondence. This method does not require to buy any material.
(2) Useful for both parties: It is important and useful for the writer and receiver of the letter. They both can understand information in a better way as it can be elaborated easily.
(3) No boundaries : Letter writing is free from boundaries like time, place and distance.
(4) Recognized as the evidance : It is recognized as the evidance of information for which the letter is written.
(5) Confidential : The contents of a letter can be kept, confidential by writing the words confidential or person on the envelope.
(6) Future Reference : If any need arises in future, the concerned information can be taken out and used for future references.
(7) Communication link: Letters can be easily sent and received. So, communication can be established with a person even if he/she staying far away.
(8) Silent Representative: Letter works as silent representatfve of the concerned firms.
(9) Establishes prestige: Good quality of paper and style writing helps to establish a good image of the firm or institution.
(10) Decisive Role: If any misunderstanding is created between sender and receiver, than letters can act as decision making tool. Conclusion : The characteristics of letter writing prove its importance. Thelood letter writing skill is an easy way to have correct and precise correspondence.