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don't hesitate to contact me vs. do not hesitate to contact me #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 13, 2008 21:17 pm   don't hesitate to contact me vs. do not hesitate to contact me
 

When ending a business letter which is correct, please don't hesitate to contact me or please do not hesitate to contact me?

You assistance is appreciated.
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don't hesitate to contact me vs. do not hesitate to contact me #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 13, 2008 23:14 pm   don't hesitate to contact me vs. do not hesitate to contact me
 

Hi,

The contraction of 'do not' to 'don't' is simply an informal practice, usually used in conversation.

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don't hesitate to contact me vs. do not hesitate to contact me #3 (permalink) Fri Mar 14, 2008 14:33 pm   don't hesitate to contact me vs. do not hesitate to contact me
 

Therefore, my co-worker is correct and I should use "do not hesitate to contact me".

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