Business-English
Letters and emails: Adressing and signing off
Addressing and signing off
The address
| English | letters | emails |
|---|---|---|
| To whom it may concern |  |
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| Very formal type of address. Mainly used when writing to public organisations or authorities. | ||
| Dear Sir or Madam | |
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| Formal address for when the recipient is unknown. | ||
| Dear Mr/Ms | |
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| Standard address when the recipient's name is known. | ||
| Dear John/Sarah | |
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| Standard address for friends, colleagues and business contacts | ||
| Hi / Hello John / Sarah | |
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| An informal and very friendly way of addressing colleagues, friends and people with whom you have frequent contact. | ||
Signing off
| English | use | letters | emails |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours sincerely | formal (Name known) | |
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| Yours faithfully | formal (Name unknown) | |
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| Sincerely yours | formal | |
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| Kind regards | less formal | |
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| Best regards | friendly | |
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| Best wishes | friendly | |
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| All the best | friendly | |
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| Yours | friendly | |
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| Thanks / cheers | casual | |
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