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Re: Best regards, Kind regards, or Yours sincerely, - which is correct

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:51:44 GMT

Yours sincerely and Yours faithfully

In the UK, traditional valedictions have been mainly replaced by "Yours sincerely" or "Yours faithfully".

(Do not paste and copy lengthy material without citing references-- MM)

I personally feel that Kind Regards or Best Regards sounds cold and distant. Yours Truely.....or anything starting out with YOURS is to personal. A simple Thank You is warm, professional, and friendly.

Petyon/ HR Manager

Re: Shall I write my name and address at the top right side of my Motivation Letter..?

Tanit — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:41:02 GMT

Hi Tamguatlay,

I am not Nona, and you probably won't trust me because I'm not a native speaker of English. I only wanted to share my experience, which can add something to the topic.

As an ESL student of BrE, I was taught to end a letter with "Your faithfully" when it addresses an unknown addressee (i.e., when it begins with "Dear Sir or Madam") and with "Yours sincerely" when you know his/her name (i.e., the letter begins with "Dear Mr/Ms/Miss [+surname]").

However, during my year in the UK, I saw the expression "Your faithfully" only twice, in two letters written by members of my University staff. Funnily enough, the first one began with "To whom it may concern" (another extremely rare expression ) and the second with "Miss [+ my surname]", two opening formulae I was taught NOT to use, when having classes ... none of them actually began with "Dear Sir or Madam"! Both the letters I mentioned (I've still got them) come from a University, so I'm obviously not talking about illiterate writers.

Another thing I can say is that my British teacher on the one hand strongly advised us to close formal letters in our CAE and CPE exams with "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely" (depending on the circumstances) because those were the expression the examiners were looking for. On the other hand, he also warned us that these day most people, also in the UK, will close those letters with "Sincerely", "Regards", "Kind regards".

If my experience is anything to go by, what we learn sometimes can differ from what is actually done nowadays, just as Clive said.

Re: invent, excavate

Clive — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:58:47 GMT

Hi,

I have got a few questions:
1.Can I say "The Italians invented pizza"? The grammar is fine.
2.Can I use the word "dig" instead of "excavate" in the following sentence "We are excavating an old Roman villa"/"We are digging an old Roman villa"? (on an archaeological dig, of course) No, I believe the usual expression uses 'dig' as a noun. eg 'We are on a dig at an old Roman villa.'.

3. Is this sentence correct? "How is the weather in Australia?" Fine.
4. Can I finish an informal letter using both closings at the same time, e.g.
All the best,
Love
Emily

or in the case of an informal email

CU,
Love
Emily

Sure. 'Informal' means there are very relaxed or even no rules.

Best wishes, Clive

"Information about the topic" or "information the topic"?

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:53:14 GMT

Which way would be more appropriate when used in a formal letter?

Are both expressions correct ( I know they're both in use, though), and is there any difference between them?

Thanks a lot,

Re: How to begin a formal letter

Clive — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:58:09 GMT

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

I am new to this forum and I am very grateful for information presented herein. I am working in a law firm in Slovakia and have to deal with foreign companies and persons. When writing a formal letter I have a problem how to write a formal introduction with the meaning " I am writing to you as a legal representative of the client....". I have been using the expression "I address myself to you as a legal representative ...". Is it right?

It's OK, but seems rather stiff and self-conscious. I would suggest that, if your meaning is " I am writing to you as a legal representative of . . . .", then that is what you should say. It sounds fine to me, and sufficiently formal.

Perhaps you should say 'the legal representative', to make clear that there is not more than one.

Best wishes, Clive

How to begin a formal letter

Lawyee — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:01:25 GMT

expression I take your point but

Anonymous — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:42:56 GMT

Could I use the expression I TAKE YOUR POINT BUT... in a formal letter?

Thanks in advance

Re: seem not/doesnt seem

davkett — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 13:06:01 GMT

Welcome to the forum, Anonymous,

(If you'd like to return, create a name for yourself, and sign in. Unless you'd like to remain anonymous.)

On 'amazing'-- Yes, it is technically a word with an open meaning in relation to positive or negative feelings of excitement. Calling something 'amazing', and leaving it at that, is not a comprehensive expression.

The forum does not require formal letter-writing protocols.

Re: Pls help Vis-à-vis usage/meaning?

abbie1948 — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:27:58 GMT

"vis a vis" also means 'in relation to' or 'as compared with'.

When writing any sort of formal letter, it always best to avoid expressions or phrases that you don't fully understand, and go for the simpler words.

You might be better simply to write "I am motiviated by the opportunity to be taught by the world's great experts in this field."

When you've finished the letter, why not post it on the forum and ask for opinions?

Writing a formal letter to refuse an invitation to a conference

philippexu — Thu, 20 May 2004 04:25:08 GMT

I'm writing a letter to refuse the invitation to an international conference for my boss. Can anyone tell me how to write such a kind of letter? I found it difficult to find the appropriate expressions to make it "formal"...
Thanks.