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DarkLightA Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
How to end a formal letter?
I've heard it's right to use "yours sincerely," "respectfully yours," and "yours truly" but I feel that these are too connected to love, so I'd rather not use them. It just doesn't seem formal to me. Is there another way to do it? Can you just say "regards"?
Thanks,
DLA
Thanks,
DLA
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Hello, DarkLight - and welcome to English Forums. Do not trust your feelings in this matter. "Yours sincerely," "Respectfully yours," and "Yours truly," are all quite standard, acceptably formal, and completely unconnected with love.
- Hello, DarkLight - and welcome to English Forums.
- Do not trust your feelings in this matter.
- "Yours sincerely," "Respectfully yours," and "Yours truly," are all quite standard, acceptably formal, and completely unconnected with love.
- 'Regards' is too casual for a business letter.
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Hello, DarkLight - and welcome to English Forums.
Do not trust your feelings in this matter. "Yours sincerely," "Respectfully yours," and "Yours truly," are all quite standard, acceptably formal, and completely unconnected with love. 'Regards' is too casual for a business letter.
Do not trust your feelings in this matter. "Yours sincerely," "Respectfully yours," and "Yours truly," are all quite standard, acceptably formal, and completely unconnected with love. 'Regards' is too casual for a business letter.
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