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Subject:Need your help From:Susan Sudhir <ssudhir -at- OPTUM -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 5 Jan 1999 10:42:31 -0800
>What is the rule for replacing the follow:
> Per our conversation today, I am writing to inform you ............
>With the emphasis on, "Per our conversation."
> I understand this phrase is no longer used throughout the business
>world.
>Is this true, let me know what you think?
Cassandra, this is true. The expression is outdated.