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“Regards” vs. “Best regards” vs. “With regards” [closed]
Which of the three phrases in the concluding phrase is most appropriate when sending a work-related email?
Could the three be ranked in terms of their overall level of formality?
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Why put a period after your name in the closing of a communication/E-mail? [closed]
I have several co-workers in Europe and all of them tend to put a period after their names in the closing of E-mails, e.g.:
Thanks,
Matt.
I've never seen this, so I am curious if it is proper ...
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Do I capitalize “sincerely” in a correspondence signature?
I've been unable to find a consensus on whether or not one should capitalize the salutation before your signature in correspondence, email or otherwise.
For example:
Sincerely,
XedMada
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When ending an email, should I use “Yours faithfully” or “Best regards”?
I've been taught to end business letters with "Yours faithfully" but I can see from my daily correspondence that "Best regards" is more commonly used but seems more informal.
What term should be used ...
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What do Americans think of using 'cheers' to sign off an email?
I've suspected before that "Cheers" as an email sign-off is a bit of an English (or possibly Commonwealth) thing, but being English it's natural to me and I use it as the mood takes me to end an ...
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Is “Many thanks” a proper usage?
I saw emails from English people with Many Thanks as a signing off phrase. Is that proper usage? Or is it a phrase created by continental English speakers due to the influence of their native ...
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What are some expressions that can be used to end an email?
At the end of every email, we use ending expressions like
Best regards,
Kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
Yours faithfully,
What other expressions can be added to this list?
Which ones should ...
