How do you sign your emails? Lately, I've seen some really personal/specific signoffs...

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I've had people say 'Blessed,' or 'Be Well,' and other uncommon signoffs. Now, I'm thinking that saying 'Best, or 'Cheers' is boring and stiff. What do you use?

Maggie B · Answer

I use 'Thank You' every time, unless I'm mad, and then I leave it off and just stick with a signature.

Alyson Garrido, Career Coach · Answer

Mine are as follows:
Kind regards - my most used - means that I wish you well and think nice thoughts of you.
Warm regards - typically reserved for someone who needs support. A virtual professional hug.

I find 'cheers' a bit informal for me, but living in New Zealand now, it is interchangeable with 'thanks' so there isn't a drinking connotation.

Volition1028 · Answer

Depending on whom the email recipient and the general tone of the email is; the sign off is either “Thank You” or “Sincerely”.

Lori Schmitz · Answer

I sign every email differently depending upon the subject and audience.  For more senior people; I use Best Regards, Warm Regards, etc.  For more casual encounters I use 'Talk Soon' when I am requesting something I typically sign it either Appreciate your help; thank you for your help or again; something that suits the situation.   In the UK and Australia; Cheers is a common greeting but doesn't necessarily translate well to US conversations :).    I would recommend erring on the side of more formal unless you know the person very well.  :)

Nicole Pecoraro · Answer

It depends on the message. For general work emails I typically sign off “Thank You” or “Best”  but if I am waiting for a response I say something like “I look forward to hearing from you”

I do NOT ever say “cheers” because I feel like it implies drinking and you never know who might be in recovery. Just my personal opinion on that one. ??‍♀️

Marina Weber · Answer

I am all over the place. I wish one more than the other, but it just depends on the person and the tone of the email. In general with friends, I say toodles, cheerio-lady/gent-'name initial'. However for work, I keep it formal and at all time and I rotate them depending on the request, email content and the individual's personality. I keep what I consider religious statements out so that I do not offend anyone.

Keri Wilson · Answer

I generally say 'Thank you' or 'Thank you in advance' if I'm asking a favor.  Although, if I start the email with something like 'Hi Lenna, thank you so much for blah blah blah' I may end with Regards, or Sincerely.

Anonymous · Answer

Ha! 'Cheers' and 'Best' are my go-to's!

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