In formal letters, what does 'after greetings or after compliments' mean ?
In formal letters, what does 'after greetings or after compliments' mean ?
I guess 'after' means except, but I'm not sure.

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Is this from instructions on how to write a letter?

Dear ,,,

Greetings/compliments

Body of letter

etc.

Dear Mr Smith

It was very good to meet you yesterday and I enjoyed the meal very much. (Greetings/compliments)

Turning to your questions about the future of the company....(Body of letter)

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Sorry - your question does not make sense. I cannot imagine where anyone would possibly use that phrase _in_ a formal letter.
As annette said - 'after' would never mean 'except'.
Is it possibly referring to _parts_ of a formal letter?

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"After means ät a later time not ëxcept.  If you could give me more information I might be able to help you more.