ESL, Formal, General & Business Letter Writing (English language)

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:07:56 GMT

I don't think the ending....indicates anything. Kind, warm or regards are just standard...and often interchangeable....they don't imply anything if one switches to another one in a particular letter. The fact that this individual is, in fact, writing to you should indicate that he at least likes you. If you want to know more...bluntly ask. "how do you feel about me' if you are fond of this person ..tell them that you are fond of him and what in particular you like about him. My advice: live your life open and honest and direct. You may not get his love but you will at least have his repect, your answer and more hair as you won't spend anymore time pulling yours out wondering what he thinks!

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:20:17 GMT

But seriously I think that there is a tonal issue to salutations. Let's ask the question of whether this is appropriate. I am a native English speaker who didn't pay much attention to this until I grew up and got into business.

For example, when I talk to people from the UK over time I see this progression as the conversational topics degrade (Cheers, then Best regards, and finally Regards when things get hairy).

There is an implication that a varying amount of "respect" is being paid.

Of course, the rest of the discussion is important, but is it appropriate (or polite) to express this "respect" in a salutation.

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:38:37 GMT

Yess I know The complete letter was sexy...

But same as a lot of Woman... Je voulais un avis "objectif" as we saying in french... ;-)

Thank you a lot

Cindy

Re: Warm Regards

Clive — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:51:57 GMT

Hi,

I hope so, but maybe, maybe not. Remember that relationships are not built out of just two words. Look at what else is being said.

Best wishes, Clive

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:41:40 GMT

Hello!

... It's me, (the french canadian girl)

Now... If my friend (an american), changing is "Warm regards" for just: "Regards"

I can hope... I've graduate in a high level in the relationship... or not? ;-)

Cindy

Re: Warm Regards

Clive — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:45:51 GMT

Hi,

Perhaps you could reply with 'Warm regards'?

Clive

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:38:47 GMT

Thanks Clive.

I've forgoten to precise... Its an american not a british. I dont know if its deferent...

And,

How I can sing my letter to send a response originally anb "subtle" ?

Please... Help me!

Re: Warm Regards

Clive — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:41:01 GMT

Hi,

Many things are possible. See what happens next.

Best wishes, Clive

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:38:28 GMT

Hi I'm a french who have an english friend...

And I want to know what does it mean If a boy sign all time: kind regards

And sudenly change for sign : Warm regards a the end recently...

As I can hope, the change not just in the letter... ?

Re: Warm Regards

nona the brit — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:42:39 GMT

My boyfriend gave me a Christmas Card signed Best Wishes once. He never made that mistake again!

Re: Warm Regards

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:46:56 GMT

Thanks a lot, anon.

Re: Warm Regards

anon1 — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:34:44 GMT

I don't think there is any standard. So I will just voice my own personal opinion.

Regards,...often used as a standard

Kind regards, Best regards,...can be used as a standard or slightly preferential

Warm regards,...use for those who are close to you...good friends, family, associates

You can also use as a standard....

Yours truly, Sincerely, Yours sincerely

If it is some that is special to you--very close friends, family, or intimate partners

Love,

To be honest, people don't really pay much attention to the way a letter is signed UNLESS they notice that you are treating them in a cooler than normal fashion. For example, if always signed your letter to your girlfriend,

Love,
Guest

but have recently begun to sign your letters with,

Yours truly,
Guest

she might wonder why you have gone from being affectionate to being "cold".

For everyday, normal correspondence, you have lots of options to choose from.

Hope that helps.

MountainHiker

Warm Regards

Guest — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:54:40 GMT

When or for whom should we use "Warm Regards" in conclusion?
Where is "Kind Regards" or "Best Regards" applicable?

thanks.