Important parts of a formal email or letter
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:24 am
Let's look at the structure of an e-mail or a letter for that matter. Simply said you have 3 parts.
"Yours Faithfully" is considered out of style but it still can be found in use especially in British English. However, there are alternatives that are used in both British and American (North American) English.
Ex:
Dear Sir,
Best Regards,
- Opening or Greeting
- Body
- Closing or ending
"Yours Faithfully" is considered out of style but it still can be found in use especially in British English. However, there are alternatives that are used in both British and American (North American) English.
- More formal --- Sincerely yours, Yours sincerely, or even just Sincerely
- less formal--- Sincerely, Kind/Best/Warm regards, Regards, *Best wishes
- informal --- Best (wishes), Regards, * Just write your name *, See you, Thanks, etc., etc.
Ex:
Dear Sir,
Best Regards,