Good Evening. What does a Gentleman write in a letter before signing with his Name?

Question

Sicerely, Friendyl yours, faithfully etc. Do you know what gentlemen wrote in the past?
Thank you so much

Answer 1

Traditionally it would depend how he started the letter. Start With Dear Sir/Madam, then you end with Yours Faithfully; start with Dear Mr./Ms., then you end with Yours Sincerely. These days there is a tendency to close letters with, Regards, or Kind regards. Many moons ago the Civil Service used to end their letters with: I remain, Sir, your obedient servant -. My Grandfather was in the habit of ending his letters to the Civil Service: You remain, Sir, my obedient servant.

Answer 2

Depends on the tone of the letter. That's why there are so many choices. Sincerely is very, very formal, and is correct in business letters. I would never sign a letter to my friend "Sincerely" for example. I think "Best," is a nice way to end friendly letters, or "All the Best." Faithfully is quite formal, also, and I would only use that in very specific circumstances. Also, a friendly letter can be ended with "Thanks," or "Best wishes."

Be creative. Don't worry too much about which words you use, as long as it sounds polite, and fitting to the tone of the letter.

Answer 3

If the letter starts Dear Sir, it should end Yours faithfully.

If the letter starts Dear Mrs Smith, it should end Yours sincerely.

If the letter starts Dear Sue, it should end rather more informally depending on how well you know the person. Regards, Best regards, Kind regards, Kindest regards, Best wishes, Love, Lots of love, All the best...any of those would do.

I think in olden days letters were signed off in rather more flowery language, such as 'I remain your most obedient servant', but I don't know where you might find examples.

Answer 4

A gentleman would have his letter appropriately drafted up by his faithful amanuensis, so would never trouble his perfectly groomed head about the technicalities.

His main concern would be the precise number of baroque squiggles and swirls with which to surround his signature - in fountain pen of course.

If you are having to ask this question, I fear you are without your faithful Miss Jones at the moment?

Answer 5

If you begin a letter with "Dear Sir/Madam" you sign off with "Yours truly" or "Yours faithfully."
If you begin with a name as a gentleman you sign "Yours sincerely".
In the past, it was fashionable to write: "I remain, Sir, your humble servant/devoted friend/faithful servant...." before signing one's name. If you were writing to someone very important -- for example, if you had started the letter with "My Lord," , you might end with the words: "I remain your Lordship's humble servant".

If you simply stick to the rule of Sir/Madam= Yours faithfully and Name=Yours sincerely, you shouldn't go wrong.

Answer 6

If it,s a Business Letter end with "Yours Faithfully" -- To others - "Yours Sincerely"

Answer 7

Depends what the purpose of the letter is - business, personal, etc. and what his relationship is with the recipient.

Yours Sincerely,
David George Cawdell esq.

Answer 8

I generally go with "Sincerely" unless there is a level of intimacy with the recipient that would allow for something more personal. In such a case, do what feels right.

Answer 9

If you have addressed the letter "Dear Sir" you write "Yours faithfully". If you have addressed a letter with a person's name, you write "Yours sincerely".

Answer 10

Sincerely - is appropriate. In the past, Faithfully yours - or Your Servant,