I am very confused about the last few words you writing in a letter. For example, there are "sincerely", "regards", "love", "always yours", etc. I bet there are different uses for each word, but I was unable to find an explaination for the usage of each word at the end of a letter.
Could anybody tell what are these words used for?
2007-02-24 18:37:01 · 8 answers · asked by elan_longterm_invest 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Love, and Always Yours, are used to someone you're familiar with; could be your mum, a close friend, etc.
Yours Sincerely, is used formally, especially when you're writing a letter to apply for a job.
Regards, is informally used to someone you kinda know, but not really close to. For example, a mum writes a short note asking to meet her daughter's teacher. "Dear Miss Lee... Etc... Regards"
You may also use Regards to end a formal letter in order to add some warmth and friendliness in your tone.
2007-02-24 18:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Serendipity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sincerely - business or non personal
Regards - sort of friendly
Love - to friends and family
Always yours - close relationship
Kindest regards - Some one you care about like a friend
Here is a list, some funny some not
* goodbye
* sincerely
* later
* God bless
* Godspeed
* take care
* love
* talk to you later
* best wishes
* kind regards
* with love
* yours sincerely
* yours faithfully
* yours truly
* yours ever
* yours respectfully
* hope to hear from ya soon
* onward and upward
* peace
* later alligator
* cheers
* salutations
* peace in Jesus
* May I always live to serve you and your crown
2007-02-25 02:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Silly Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you close a letter it is respectful and tasteful to end it with something along those lines. There are many many ways to end a letter, those are just a few. It all depends on the content of the letter and the sender's relationship to the receiver.
2007-02-25 02:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are words used in closing. Some are for personal correspondence and others more appropriate for business communication.
2007-02-25 02:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something I always found handy was ending with "thanking you in anticipation". It prompts the person to respond to your letter.
2007-02-25 03:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accordin 2 me u sh'd use Yours lovingly/truly/friendly/faithfully/obediently etc.
2007-02-25 04:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by anuj_5879 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are called the closing of the letter.
2007-02-25 02:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sincerely is the best
2007-02-25 02:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Simon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋