Infosys, Bangalore: An employee applied for leave as follows:
"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my
wife, please sanction me one-week leave."
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This is from Oracle Bangalore: From an employee who was performing
the "mundan" ceremony of his 10 year old son:
"as I want to shave my son's head, please leave me for two days.."
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Another gem from CDAC. Leave-letter from an employee who was
performing his daughter's wedding:
"as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week's leave.."
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From H.A.L. Administration Dept:
"As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for
it, please grant me 10 days leave."
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Another employee applied for half day leave as follows:
"Since I've to go to the cremation ground at 10 o-clock and I may
not return, please grant me half day casual leave"
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An incident of a leave letter:
"I am suffering from fever, please declare one-day holiday."
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A leave letter to the headmaster:
"As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I
request you to leave me today"
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Another leave letter written to the headmaster:
"As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."
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Covering note:
"I am enclosed herewith..."
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Another one:
"Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my
below..."
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Actual letter written for application of leave:
"My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband
at home I may be granted leave".
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Letter writing:-
"I am well here and hope you are also in the same well."
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A candidate's job application:
"This has reference to your advertisement calling for a ' Typist
and an Accountant - Male or Female'... As I am both(!! )for the
past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I
am applying for the post.