My neighbor a senior, asked me to write a character reference letter. It's not for a job or school. I guess they just want to know about her personality. My Word doc is empty for the past hour.
I started with "I felt quite honored when my neighbor ------asked me to write a reference letter for her" and from her I'm blank. Anyone care to help me?
She is a very Caring, Intelligent and independant woman. I really love her and I want to help her.
Thanks
2007-11-27 06:37:54 · 8 answers · asked by cakecraze 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Dude you pretty much just started it. You said it's not for a job or school, then who is it for?
"To Whom It May Concern,
I felt quite honored when my neighbor Betty Rubble asked me to write a letter of reference for her. In the time that I have known Betty, she has proven to be not only an ideal neighbor, but a caring, intelligent, wise, and independent woman. She is always a pleasure to talk to and visit with, and I look forward to helping her in anyway I can.
If you have any questions or need any further information, feel free to give me a call.
Sincerely,
YOU"
It doesn't have to be an autobiography. Just a few kind words should suffice. It would be key to find out what the reference was for and make some kind of a reference specific to the type she needs, but...you can use that as a template.
Good luck!
2007-11-27 06:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by The D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may want to start with, It's with pleasure that I write a reference letter for so and so. I have known so and so for whatever # of years you've known her. I have found her to be a very caring, intelligent and independent lady. She and I have been neighbors for whatever time you've been neighbors,and she's an asset to the neighborhood,shows pride of ownership of her home. Fill in other attributes she has, and you may want to end with, I trust this is all the information you require as a reference for so and so. If you have additional questions, please let me know.Sign it sincerely, and your name.
2007-11-27 19:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by shirl a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Whom It May Concern;
I have known Betty Lou for five years.
She has been a caring friend and is an intelligent and independant woman. I feel it is an honor knowing her.
She not only shows pride of ownership in her property but she is a very helpful neighbor.
If you have any further questions...please feel free to contact me at (999) 555-5555.
Sincerely,
Tim Taylor, Neighbor
2007-11-27 14:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by foxinsox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's see...you write...
"She is a very Caring, Intelligent and Independant woman. I really love her..."
Sounds like a good start to me
2007-11-27 14:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by RT 66 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, your last sentence is pretty good, include that she is a caring, intelligent and independant woman. Also include some of the things she's done to demonstrate this to you as well as how long you've known her and you should be good.
2007-11-27 14:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would write that she is considerate, thoughtful, reliable and dependable. You can add things in between like maybe an example of something nice she has done for you or other neighbors. Good luck
2007-11-27 14:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by feeona 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, ask the woman if there's anything special that she would prefer you write, and then put that in the letter...
2007-11-27 16:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just write what comes to your mind.
2007-11-27 14:41:30 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋