I wrote an email to my boss the other day and added a P.S. in, after the main point of the email, but before my signature. My boss wrote me back and told me that a P.S. belongs after the signature. I always thought P.S. to mean "post script" which, in my case, would mean it was fine to put it where I did. My boss said it is is "post signature" which would then make her assessment accurate. Which is it, for all the great scholars out there!!
2007-03-21 06:04:11 · 8 answers · asked by runmovr@sbcglobal.net 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
P.S. does mean post script, but it is normally put in after the signature. The usage is for an after thought that you want to append to the letter usually after you have completed, i.e. signed, it. If you have not actually completed the letter you should be able to just add the new information into the already existing body and there would be no need for a post script. In addition to that in the modern era of email there is even less need for a post script as you should be able to edit the text before you send it to include the additional information, though I am not aware of any new rule saying that you can't use a post script in an email. So in a way you are each right, your boss in usage and you in terminology.
2007-03-21 06:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by dsi_samw 3 · 18⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is "post script" but it also belongs after the signature. The point being that it is a thought or comment after the letter has ended. If it is before the signature, then it is still part of the actual letter and does not need a P.S.
2007-03-21 06:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Where does P.S. belong in a letter?
I wrote an email to my boss the other day and added a P.S. in, after the main point of the email, but before my signature. My boss wrote me back and told me that a P.S. belongs after the signature. I always thought P.S. to mean "post script" which, in my case, would mean it was fine to...
2015-08-02 01:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think your post script message was sincerely thought about. I could very well be out of place but it sounds as if your boss is a little power hungry and rude. But then again maybe you guys get along fine and i'm out of place but this anonymous and meant for opinions so there it is. You sound outgoing and personable and that is always appreciated and much needed in today's society. Not to mention people are always going after us to kill it, meh you go girl!
2014-01-20 13:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post script--after all the writing, including your signature. You can also use P.P.S, for a second Post Script--or, I like P.S., jr.
And, as a matter of custom--the boss is always right.
2007-03-21 08:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the bottom under your signature it means post script -- after your finished writing the letter -- you have one more thing to say.
2007-03-21 07:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Okaydokay21 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you are both right!
you, in that it does mean 'post script', your boss in that it should go after the signature.
it means 'after writing'.
as in: you finished writing the letter, signed it, got it ready to send off, and then had another thought that you managed to add in at the end before you put it in the mail...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postscript
2007-03-21 06:54:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does mean post scipt. but you are supposed to put at the end of the note or letter in a whole new paragraph type form
2007-03-21 06:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by j.p. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means post script and is usually an afterthought which is why is usually under the signature.
2007-03-21 06:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by ladywildfireok 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's supposed to be after the signature.
2007-03-21 06:10:19 · answer #10 · answered by Master Strategist 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋