29/07/2020
Dear writers, understand that it is not enough to know how to speak English if you have no cultural sensitivity! 🤨 If you are not dedicated to understanding, for example, that Britons are significantly more formal than Americans, Australians, etc. or that Germans find it disrespectful to address someone by their first name, you are bound to be ashamed! 👀 And that sensitivity is notorious - and appreciated - in details such as signing emails and letters.
Let's understand some of them: "Sincerely yours" or "Yours sincerely": Very formal and commonly used in invitations and official announcements. Opt for "Sincerely" in business. "Yours faithfully": It is outdated and used in formal announcements that start with "Dear Sir or Madam".
"Kind regards" and "Best wishes": The safest options, as they convey friendliness and professionalism. They are also safe to communicate with people from non-English speaking countries. * You can also write "Best regards" without losing your formality.
"Cheers": in British is friendly and conveys an idea of thanks for the attention, help, etc. It is not very common in the United States, being better understood in the Commonwealth. "As ever": Used in the United States when you have built a positive professional relationship with the contact.
"Yours truly": I decided to talk about this signature just to remind you that it should under no circumstances be used in professional communication. You use it on that cute birthday card for your mom or ♥ ️ friend - that's all. There are many other ways to sign a professional email. Some people just write "Best" or "Take care", etc. Which do you use most often?
