Rebron718  +  256962 Fri, 18 Aug 06 12:50 AM Hello guys,     I have seen many letters have different ending words such as sincerely,best regard, with much love ect... I don't understand what they mean that's why I have never used them in my letter. The only words I used in my letter are Thank You. I am really appreciated if you guy can give the meaning of these words and when to use it. If you have more ending words, I would more than welcome to see it...                                                                                                                                               Thank You very much, Rebron718 Joined on Tue, Aug 15 2006 New Member 09 Regards

	Mister Micawber  +  256965 Fri, 18 Aug 06 12:55 AM Complimentary closings are highly standardized and carry little intrinsic meaning.  Opinions vary slightly.  Here is one summary from AN ONLINE STYLEGUIDE: Complimentary Closing The complimentary closing should convey the level of formality and degree of personal feeling that the writer has for the reader. The complimentary closing (omitted in the simplified letter format) appears two lines below the last line of text. Its alignment varies with the format of the letter: In block letters, the complimentary closing appears flush with the left margin. In modified and semiblock letters, the complimentary appears right of center or may be flush with the right margin. Complimentary closings for business letters include: Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Thank you, Complimentary closings for informal letters include: Best wishes, Kindest regards, Regards, Best regards, Cordially, Complimentary closings for very formal letters (those addressed to dignitaries and high officials) include: Yours sincerely, Respectfully yours, Respectfully, The word "truly" has become a cliche and should be avoided in letter closings. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 32,223 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Regards, Business Letters, Yours Sincerely, Formal Letters

	Clive  +  256966 Fri, 18 Aug 06 12:57 AM Hi,  I have seen many letters have different ending words such as sincerely,best regard, with much love ect... I don't understand what they mean that's why I have never used them in my letter. The only words I used in my letter are Thank You. I am really appreciated if you guy can give the meaning of these words and when to use it. If you have more ending words, I would more than welcome to see it... Here are just a few brief comments. Yours sincerely - put at the end of a business letter, or a letter where you want to be quite formal. Best regards - is polite to put at the end of a letter to a friend With much love - put if you love the person. You can also just shorten it to 'Love'. Thank you. - is not really an ending. If you want to thank the person for something, write 'thank you' before you write one of the endings above. After the ending, sign your name below. Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 31,003 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Regards, Business Letters, Yours Sincerely

	Mister Micawber  +  872567 Sun, 23 Aug 09 11:02 PM Some people use 'much love' to end anything short of a business letter. Mister Micawber Business Letters, Business, Careers