James57 · 61-69, M
End a formal letter with
Yours Faithfully,
Followed by Name.
Nothing else is "proper English".
"Yours sincerely" should only ever be used in a personal letter and if you know the recipient personally by first name.
Never start the letter with "Dear first name followed by surname" if you do not know them.
I went to Shakespeare's school and English grammar was drummed into us.
I detest receiving a formal letter or e mail ending with "Kind Regards" when there is nothing kind about it.
Yours Faithfully,
Followed by Name.
Nothing else is "proper English".
"Yours sincerely" should only ever be used in a personal letter and if you know the recipient personally by first name.
Never start the letter with "Dear first name followed by surname" if you do not know them.
I went to Shakespeare's school and English grammar was drummed into us.
I detest receiving a formal letter or e mail ending with "Kind Regards" when there is nothing kind about it.
Mamapolo2016 · F
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@Mamapolo2016 That sounds good. Thank you.
Does it matter if the name of the recipient is mentioned or not?
Does it matter if the name of the recipient is mentioned or not?
Mamapolo2016 · F
@LookingForTheSummer If this is a cover letter for an application, then yes, I would. Google the organization you're applying to and see if the Dean of Admissions or the Admissions Officer is named on their staff page.
GunFinger · F
Can "Kind Regards" be considered?
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GunFinger · F
@LookingForTheSummer I think so. That's what I've always used when I construct formal letters.
GunFinger · F
@LookingForTheSummer you're welcome.👍
Penny · 46-50, F
what is it? a love letter? don't put "yours". just put - Sincerely,
SW-User
It's the in between that matters more?
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
P.S. -- If a bribe would help, I've got cash.
ButterRobot · 51-55, M
Sincerely
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@ButterRobot Are you sure? Because I don't know the name or even the gender of the officer. I thought "faithfully" would be suitable, but I am not sure. 🤔
ButterRobot · 51-55, M
I don’t think it’s make or break which one you choose. But sincerely is appropriate @LookingForTheSummer
ArishMell · 70-79, M
A formal letter - "Yours faithfully".
(Oh the number of times I've cursed Bill Gates' lot for trying to enforce strange date formats and "Yours Truly" on any letter, and superscript ordinals in any document, I write using MS 'Word' !)
(Oh the number of times I've cursed Bill Gates' lot for trying to enforce strange date formats and "Yours Truly" on any letter, and superscript ordinals in any document, I write using MS 'Word' !)
SW-User
Hail Satan is my go to.
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
