Need help plz Which sentence uses the most appropriate tone for a letter to a local authority complaining about poorly maintained street lights?
a. I am writing to tell you about the many problems that I and other people have been facing.
b. This is only one instance of the many problems affecting the neighborhood.
c. I would appreciate it if you could ensure us that the lights will function properly.
d. I wish you could go through what I have been going through for the past few weeks.
a.) would work best. If you use b.), you will seem rude, and the authorities may fix it but not take you seriously. If you use c.), you sound childish.