I get them every so often. Sometimes I make similar requests—for a letter of reference, with reference coming from the Latin referentia— the act of referring to some matter or to someone for consideration. The equivalent, perhaps, of a neighbor sayi… Read on blog or Reader Via Negativa Read on blog or Reader Reference By Luisa A. Igloria on September 30, 2024 I get them every so often. Sometimes I make similar requests—for a letter of reference, with reference coming from the Latin referentia— the act of referring to some matter or to someone for consideration. The equivalent, perhaps, of a neighbor saying Yes I know that family, they've lived on this block since the '80s; and wasn't it that child who knocked over my flowerpots, practicing skateboard flips? I recall advice handed out by other letter- writers: if you can neither damn nor praise, offer something ambiguous like I can't recommend this person highly enough, or No person would be better for the job. Comment

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