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I wonder if there's a similar template for a reply to a "Dear John"
letter.
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From: David Neeley [mailto:dbneeley -at- gmail -dot- com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:59 AM
Subject: OT: Form Rejection Reply Template (humor)
Sorry, although it's not Friday I thought some could find this useful!
Rejection Letter Response Template:
The next time you get a rejection letter from a hoped-for employer or
publisher, just send them the following:
Dear [name of the person who signed the rejection letter],
Thank you for your letter of [date of the rejection letter]. After
careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to
accept your refusal to offer me [employment with your firm/a contract
to publish my book].
This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising
field of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite [name of the co or agency that sent you this letter]'s
outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting
[applicants/manuscripts], I find that your rejection does not meet
with my needs at this time.
Therefore, I will initiate [employment/publishing] with your firm
immediately following [graduation/job change, etc. -- get creative
here]. I look forward to working with you.
Best of luck in rejecting future [candidates/manuscripts].
Sincerely,
[your name]
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