What is the best way to end an official letter?
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The best way to end an official letter is with a polite closing, followed by your signature and printed name. Common closings include: - Sincerely, - Best regards, - Yours faithfully, (if you don't know the recipient's name) - Yours sincerely, (if you know the recipient's name)
Best regards: Polite and professional Sincerely: Classic and widely accepted closing. Yours faithfully: Used when you know the recipient's name. Yours truly: used for formal letters.
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Sincerely: a classic and widely accepted closing. Best regards: Professional yet slightly more personable. Thank you for your time: It shows appreciation for the recipient's attention. Kind regards: Another professional and friendly option. Yours faithfully: Used when you don't know the recipient's name. Yours sincerely: Used when you do know the recipient's name. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Your contact Information]
Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely.
Yours faithfully, then write full name and signature.
You can use 'yours sincerely' when you know the name of the person you are writing to. 'yours faithfully' when you don't know the person's name.
You could make use of expressions like "regards", "warmly", "sincerely" for an official letter.
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