2007-03-07 02:16:05 · 3 answers · asked by sj 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
What does yours truly or truly yours mean?
Does that mean with respect or with love etc.?
2007-03-07 02:24:57 · update #1
"Yours truly" is a very formal way to end a letter. It is an alternative to "yours faithfully". It is for use in letters which begin "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam". It would be unwise to read too much into it, but conventional letter endings -- faithfully, sincerely and truly -- all seek to persuade the recipient that their contents are to be trusted!
2007-03-07 02:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yours Truly Meaning
2016-09-30 10:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means exactly what it says! I'm not being smart, so please don't take this the wrong way!
When they say 'Yours Truly' or 'Truly yours' they are referring to the familiar relationship between them. Either by way of blood or friendship or marriage. It is a way that states without having to say 'Love' that you respect and care for this person. When writing a letter to someone other than family, friends or spouse, and you sign it 'Truly' you are inferring respect for the second party. This could be for a business or other important party you wish to convey some semblance of respect.
However, normally, you would sign the letter with just your name and a 'Respectfully', if it were a business or acquaintance.
I hope this helps!
Blessed Be
2007-03-07 02:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by chocolateforever 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Simply put
this is an "endearment" and is meant to convey the message that the writer is telling you that you can consider them as a part of your "special friends" list--- it is saying --- I am (truly) your friend !!
2007-03-07 02:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 15:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by gochenour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truly yours
2007-03-07 02:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means - from me to you with the utmost sincerity
2007-03-07 02:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by nigel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋