Is using “regards” in a professional email OK? Not only is “regards” appropriate for a professional email, it’s actually preferred. Despite the tender meaning of “regards” or how it started, in modern times the sign-off has become so generic that it’s the go-to closing for profe...
Whether used in a business letter or personal correspondence, “Best regards” is a safe but still friendly closing for your letter or email with a correspondent you don’t know well. For a new colleague, this email signature indicates respect and a desire for better acquaintance. To a busine...
Like you, I find a closing ‘Thanks’ presumptuous at worst and carelessly dismissive at best. I am disappointed that Lynn should find it acceptable, but not surprised as the standard of communication in email is generally appalling, ‘ain’t it? However I am surprised that Lynn should think...
So…thesingular regard is correctin phrases like with regard to and in regard to, meaning with reference to, while the plural regards expresses respect, affection, or condolences. When should we use with regards? Using regards in an email closing suggeststhat you have respect for the recipient...
Is 'best regards' a good closing? 'Best regards' is a good business letter and email closing because it helps convey your intention while appearing respectful. The following outlines some benefits of using 'best regards': Simplicity Unlike other salutations, such as 'yours sincerely', the common...
However, the closing that I am known for (other places if not here) is: Cordially, RonBee I am not certain I understood that question. Do you think I answered it adequately? Cordially, RonBeeT Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type English Teacher Native...
Like you, I find a closing ‘Thanks’ presumptuous at worst and carelessly dismissive at best. I am disappointed that Lynn should find it acceptable, but not surprised as the standard of communication in email is generally appalling, ‘ain’t it?