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How do you end a work email without annoying the recipients?
Everyone has their own way of signing off... But sometimes when I end with “cheers,” or “best,” — I know I like the way it sounds but I think it might make the recipient(s) cringe.
Maybe it’s all about knowing your audience but what’s your go-to or most comfortable way(s) to sign off? So curious!
StellaKLet's do this
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10/09/19 at 11:13AM UTC
Love the responses! Thanks all for sharing!
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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10/08/19 at 6:44PM UTC
If I'm feeling extra, I exit with "Onward and upward," :)
StellaKLet's do this
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12/01/19 at 2:19AM UTC
I like that!
Kathie Thomison911 dispatcher, Fur Mom, Wife
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10/07/19 at 2:04AM UTC
I just put my name. Unless it’s to a personal friend or family, just keep it business.
LoganAspiration Accelerator, Coach and Trainer
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10/04/19 at 10:52PM UTC
I'm an "All my best" gal, myself. This is an interesting thread to read, as I haven't put too much thought into this before and now have some ideas if I want to shake things up.
Barb HansenStartup Product, Growth & Strategy
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10/04/19 at 3:18PM UTC
I use "Cheers" in my email and in real life as well, so people who know me in email land, or in email-land and real-life or in real-life hear that word from me, so it's very "on-brand" for me :)
I have that word built into my signature file, so I never have to think about it or type it.
The only time I do not end with "Cheers", is if the email is of a serious nature, then I usually just end with my first name and my sig file (with Cheers edited out)
Kathryn Hurchla Data visualization developer & designer
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10/04/19 at 9:35AM UTC
First time/new recipient, I tend towards “Regards, my first name “ on same line to be a tad more modern informal. Otw I echo the sender, even dropping punctuation if they do, it’s all about them hearing you and people like their style best. This has been most successful in being heard. If mixed recipients who needs to accept what you’re saying most their style takes precedence.
TrinityCEO at Tracking My Tears Co
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10/04/19 at 1:21AM UTC
I probably say "Thanks!" most often, but many times I don't even close it with something. It's weird, but I spend way too much time thinking about which closing greeting will come off the best, that I don't even send one half the time.
Suzy FormanCopy-editor/Writer/Content Specialist
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10/03/19 at 8:15PM UTC
Most importantly, I'd say not to overthink it too much! "Best" is usually my go-to, but now that I often correspond with PR people from fashion/beauty companies, I often go with an "xx" instead for those, which was a weird adjustment haha.
Krista F
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10/03/19 at 5:35PM UTC
Thanks or thank you is what you'll get from me. I cringe at "warmly" especially!
StellaKLet's do this
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12/01/19 at 2:19AM UTC
Oh no... I definitely use warmly... ha!
Jennifer A
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10/03/19 at 3:24PM UTC
My template signature reads "Best Regards", if I am miffed I removed the "Best". My step-mom (real estate agent) signed everything with "I hope you are having a great day." and I always liked that. My favorite are people people who don't sign at all for internal emails - they just let their signature template do the work for them. I'm never sure if they consider us in the middle of a conversation or if they are just to busy to be bothered. Bugs me either way but then again, I'm a bit older and still appreciate hand written thank you notes!
BansheeBaileyFormer law firm accountant, now retired.
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12/01/19 at 6:26PM UTC
Lol, being miffed changes things sometimes! You want a sign-off that isn't inconsistent with what you wrote.
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