How to Write Goodbye Letters

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Be selective about who you send letters to.. Begin with the date you're leaving and a short explanation.. Use the second paragraph to establish what the person meant to you.

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Be selective about who you send letters to.

Step 1

Be selective about who you send letters to.

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Begin with the date you're leaving and a short explanation.

Step 2

Begin with the date you're leaving and a short explanation.

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Use the second paragraph to establish what the person meant to you.

Step 3

Use the second paragraph to establish what the person meant to you.

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Say what you enjoyed about working there.

Step 4

Say what you enjoyed about working there.

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Keep the letter positive.

Step 5

Keep the letter positive.

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End with your contact information and a positive closing.

Step 6

End with your contact information and a positive closing.

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Write a letter to yourself first if it's a bad goodbye.

Step 7

Write a letter to yourself first if it's a bad goodbye.

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Focus on the good times.

Step 8

Focus on the good times.

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Talk about what you like about the other person.

Step 9

Talk about what you like about the other person.

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Apologize and forgive the other person.

Step 10

Apologize and forgive the other person.

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End with a kind sentiment if you can.

Step 11

End with a kind sentiment if you can.

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Write these letters now.

Step 12

Write these letters now.

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Use a template if you don't know where to begin.

Step 13

Use a template if you don't know where to begin.

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Talk about your regrets.

Step 14

Talk about your regrets.

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Forgive those who've hurt you.

Step 15

Forgive those who've hurt you.

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Express your love and thanks.

Step 16

Express your love and thanks.

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End by saying goodbye.

Step 17

End by saying goodbye.

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Use openings and closings.

Step 18

Use openings and closings.

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Air all your grievances and complaints.

Step 19

Air all your grievances and complaints.

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Write down your feelings.

Step 20

Write down your feelings.

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Use the phrase "I forgive you" if you can.

Step 21

Use the phrase "I forgive you" if you can.

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Destroy the letter or save it for later.

Step 22

Destroy the letter or save it for later.

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