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So far I have seen several possible closing expressions to end your business emails with (assume I never wrote/talked to this person before). As I'm not a native speaker I'm not entirely sure about which of these is appropriate to be used in which context.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
- (with) regards
- (with) best regards
- (with) kind regards
Are some more formal than others?
I realize that this is highly specific to origin of the addressee, and might even be specific to certain industries. I'm interested in advice pertaining to contacts in the US or GB. (Should industry matter: assume IT industry, as in software engineering, technical consulting or the like).
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asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
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closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, scaaahu, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Kate Gregory, gnat Oct 14 '15 at 21:06
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So far I have seen several possible closing expressions to end your business emails with (assume I never wrote/talked to this person before). As I'm not a native speaker I'm not entirely sure about which of these is appropriate to be used in which context.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
- (with) regards
- (with) best regards
- (with) kind regards
Are some more formal than others?
I realize that this is highly specific to origin of the addressee, and might even be specific to certain industries. I'm interested in advice pertaining to contacts in the US or GB. (Should industry matter: assume IT industry, as in software engineering, technical consulting or the like).
communication correspondence
asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
fgysin
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closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, scaaahu, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Kate Gregory, gnat Oct 14 '15 at 21:06
- This question does not appear to be about the workplace within the scope defined in the help center.
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You're overthinking things. Any of these is probably fine in almost all situations.
– David K
Oct 13 '15 at 12:55
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Nitpick: The "salutation" is the part at the beginning where you say "dear Mr. so-and-so". The part you're taking about is the "closing".
– Ernest Friedman-Hill
Oct 13 '15 at 14:29
Good to know, fixed my answer accordingly.
– fgysin
Oct 14 '15 at 9:06
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a list-based language question rather than being specific to navigating the workplace and as such is not a good fit for a Q&A site. There are plenty of resources available elsewhere for business-appropriate valedictions.
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Oct 14 '15 at 10:00
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So far I have seen several possible closing expressions to end your business emails with (assume I never wrote/talked to this person before). As I'm not a native speaker I'm not entirely sure about which of these is appropriate to be used in which context.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
- (with) regards
- (with) best regards
- (with) kind regards
Are some more formal than others?
I realize that this is highly specific to origin of the addressee, and might even be specific to certain industries. I'm interested in advice pertaining to contacts in the US or GB. (Should industry matter: assume IT industry, as in software engineering, technical consulting or the like).
communication correspondence
asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
fgysin
12716
So far I have seen several possible closing expressions to end your business emails with (assume I never wrote/talked to this person before). As I'm not a native speaker I'm not entirely sure about which of these is appropriate to be used in which context.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
- (with) regards
- (with) best regards
- (with) kind regards
Are some more formal than others?
I realize that this is highly specific to origin of the addressee, and might even be specific to certain industries. I'm interested in advice pertaining to contacts in the US or GB. (Should industry matter: assume IT industry, as in software engineering, technical consulting or the like).
communication correspondence
asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
fgysin
12716
edited Oct 14 '15 at 9:07
asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
fgysin
12716
asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
fgysin
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asked Oct 13 '15 at 12:50
fgysin
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12716
closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, scaaahu, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Kate Gregory, gnat Oct 14 '15 at 21:06
- This question does not appear to be about the workplace within the scope defined in the help center.
closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, scaaahu, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Kate Gregory, gnat Oct 14 '15 at 21:06
- This question does not appear to be about the workplace within the scope defined in the help center.
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You're overthinking things. Any of these is probably fine in almost all situations.
– David K
Oct 13 '15 at 12:55
4
Nitpick: The "salutation" is the part at the beginning where you say "dear Mr. so-and-so". The part you're taking about is the "closing".
– Ernest Friedman-Hill
Oct 13 '15 at 14:29
Good to know, fixed my answer accordingly.
– fgysin
Oct 14 '15 at 9:06
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a list-based language question rather than being specific to navigating the workplace and as such is not a good fit for a Q&A site. There are plenty of resources available elsewhere for business-appropriate valedictions.
– Lilienthal♦
Oct 14 '15 at 10:00
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You're overthinking things. Any of these is probably fine in almost all situations.
– David K
Oct 13 '15 at 12:55
4
Nitpick: The "salutation" is the part at the beginning where you say "dear Mr. so-and-so". The part you're taking about is the "closing".
– Ernest Friedman-Hill
Oct 13 '15 at 14:29
Good to know, fixed my answer accordingly.
– fgysin
Oct 14 '15 at 9:06
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a list-based language question rather than being specific to navigating the workplace and as such is not a good fit for a Q&A site. There are plenty of resources available elsewhere for business-appropriate valedictions.
– Lilienthal♦
Oct 14 '15 at 10:00
3
3
You're overthinking things. Any of these is probably fine in almost all situations.
– David K
Oct 13 '15 at 12:55
You're overthinking things. Any of these is probably fine in almost all situations.
– David K
Oct 13 '15 at 12:55
4
4
Nitpick: The "salutation" is the part at the beginning where you say "dear Mr. so-and-so". The part you're taking about is the "closing".
– Ernest Friedman-Hill
Oct 13 '15 at 14:29
Nitpick: The "salutation" is the part at the beginning where you say "dear Mr. so-and-so". The part you're taking about is the "closing".
– Ernest Friedman-Hill
Oct 13 '15 at 14:29
Good to know, fixed my answer accordingly.
– fgysin
Oct 14 '15 at 9:06
Good to know, fixed my answer accordingly.
– fgysin
Oct 14 '15 at 9:06
4
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a list-based language question rather than being specific to navigating the workplace and as such is not a good fit for a Q&A site. There are plenty of resources available elsewhere for business-appropriate valedictions.
– Lilienthal♦
Oct 14 '15 at 10:00
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a list-based language question rather than being specific to navigating the workplace and as such is not a good fit for a Q&A site. There are plenty of resources available elsewhere for business-appropriate valedictions.
– Lilienthal♦
Oct 14 '15 at 10:00
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Don't overthink this.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
Most people won't care. Any of your examples are fine.
Best regards / With regards / Kind regards all convey the same idea. Pick one and put it in your email signature and don't worry.
Are some more formal than others?
Perhaps "Best regards" is more formal. But you will find that everyone has different opinions on this, depending on all sorts of factors.
I would pick one (I personally use "Best regards"), put it in your email signature, and not worry about it.
If you are wanting to really figure out how your team feels about this, just ask some of your American/British colleagues their personal preferences. Most likely "Best regards" will be fine.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
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I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
3
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Don't overthink this.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
Most people won't care. Any of your examples are fine.
Best regards / With regards / Kind regards all convey the same idea. Pick one and put it in your email signature and don't worry.
Are some more formal than others?
Perhaps "Best regards" is more formal. But you will find that everyone has different opinions on this, depending on all sorts of factors.
I would pick one (I personally use "Best regards"), put it in your email signature, and not worry about it.
If you are wanting to really figure out how your team feels about this, just ask some of your American/British colleagues their personal preferences. Most likely "Best regards" will be fine.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Don't overthink this.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
Most people won't care. Any of your examples are fine.
Best regards / With regards / Kind regards all convey the same idea. Pick one and put it in your email signature and don't worry.
Are some more formal than others?
Perhaps "Best regards" is more formal. But you will find that everyone has different opinions on this, depending on all sorts of factors.
I would pick one (I personally use "Best regards"), put it in your email signature, and not worry about it.
If you are wanting to really figure out how your team feels about this, just ask some of your American/British colleagues their personal preferences. Most likely "Best regards" will be fine.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Don't overthink this.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
Most people won't care. Any of your examples are fine.
Best regards / With regards / Kind regards all convey the same idea. Pick one and put it in your email signature and don't worry.
Are some more formal than others?
Perhaps "Best regards" is more formal. But you will find that everyone has different opinions on this, depending on all sorts of factors.
I would pick one (I personally use "Best regards"), put it in your email signature, and not worry about it.
If you are wanting to really figure out how your team feels about this, just ask some of your American/British colleagues their personal preferences. Most likely "Best regards" will be fine.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
Don't overthink this.
Which of the following are appropriate ways to end your business email:
Most people won't care. Any of your examples are fine.
Best regards / With regards / Kind regards all convey the same idea. Pick one and put it in your email signature and don't worry.
Are some more formal than others?
Perhaps "Best regards" is more formal. But you will find that everyone has different opinions on this, depending on all sorts of factors.
I would pick one (I personally use "Best regards"), put it in your email signature, and not worry about it.
If you are wanting to really figure out how your team feels about this, just ask some of your American/British colleagues their personal preferences. Most likely "Best regards" will be fine.
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
answered Oct 13 '15 at 13:03
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
96.8k46292449
I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
suggest improvements |Â
I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
I tend to find the rough order of most to least formal is something like: Best regards -> regards -> kind regards -> best (regards) -> thanks -> cheers -> (name)
– Jon Story
Oct 13 '15 at 17:58
suggest improvements |Â
3
You're overthinking things. Any of these is probably fine in almost all situations.
– David K
Oct 13 '15 at 12:55
4
Nitpick: The "salutation" is the part at the beginning where you say "dear Mr. so-and-so". The part you're taking about is the "closing".
– Ernest Friedman-Hill
Oct 13 '15 at 14:29
Good to know, fixed my answer accordingly.
– fgysin
Oct 14 '15 at 9:06
4
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a list-based language question rather than being specific to navigating the workplace and as such is not a good fit for a Q&A site. There are plenty of resources available elsewhere for business-appropriate valedictions.
– Lilienthal♦
Oct 14 '15 at 10:00