The Persuasive Letter

Writer Details

Tahir Sheikh

English Composition-1

The Persuasive Letter

Canada

Date 09 September. 2023.

Recipient’s details

Rao Anderson

Canada

Convincing a Family Member to Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle

Dear Anderson,

I pray that you are doing well as you read this letter. The thought of your health and happiness is first in my mind as I sit down to write to you today. Please understand that my intention in writing this letter is not to criticize or judge you but rather to share my serious worries about an issue that has been bothering me for quite some time. The issue I want to bring up is your smoking habit. For your own sake and the sake of others who care about you, as well as your health and future, this is of the utmost importance. Since your happiness is my first priority, I think it’s essential that we have an honest and open discussion about this. Let’s start by establishing the ethos and moral justification for this discussion. I want you to know that I’m addressing this issue because I genuinely care about you and want to help. Although I lack medical training, my viewpoint is motivated by my deep affection for you. I’ve seen firsthand how smoking can ruin the lives of those close to you, and I don’t want you to have to go through what they have. Let’s get to the heart of the matter now and examine the pathos. I hope you’ll give some thought to the impact smoking has on your relationships with loved ones as well as on yourself. Seeing you smoke fills me with a range of emotions, including concern, worry, and a strong desire for your well-being. Knowing that smoking is a major contributor to avoidable deaths from diseases like lung cancer and cardiovascular disease is a heavy burden on my mind. My heart breaks for you because of the dangers this habit poses to your health and the pain you may experience in the future.

Take into account the experiences of those who have overcome smoking-related ailments. These are actual people who have endured immeasurably trying experiences, both physically and psychologically. Please consider the effect their ordeals had on their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Your life is valuable, and I hope you’ll agree that it’s important to safeguard it against the harm that smoking can do. The time has come to move on to the logos or the reasoning. It’s crucial to give some thought to the rational arguments against smoking. Numerous studies have shown that smoking is linked to a wide variety of negative health outcomes. There is an abundance of proof that smoking is harmful to your health. There are also pragmatic factors to think about. Tobacco use has negative effects on both health and wealth. Over time, the expense of smokes can build up. Think about all the time and options you’d open up for yourself if you were able to use the money you’d normally spend on smokes into something more fulfilling, like a passion project, a trip, or your future. Consider how smoking affects your ability to enjoy life to its fullest.

Tobacco use is linked to diminished stamina, impaired taste and smell, and increased susceptibility to sickness. You may not be able to take full advantage of life because of these things. Regaining your health and vigour by giving up cigarettes could help you live a fuller, richer life. This letter is structured to communicate my concerns clearly and concisely, backed up with data and reasoning. My goal is not to lecture you but to present an argument that hopefully makes you think twice about continuing to smoke. I apologize in advance if you find this letter challenging to read; it is not my desire to force my opinions on you. My only goal is to present an alternative viewpoint that you may not have thought of before. I care deeply about our friendship and want to help you make the greatest decisions for your life moving forward.

Sincerely,

Tahir Sheikh

Date 09 September. 2023.