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When do we use " yours faithfully" and when " sincerely yours" to close a formal letter?
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Use "Yours sincerely" when you are of equal status, eg. potential business partners, or a supplier and client.
Use "Yours faithfully" when the person is of a higher status than you, eg. the other person is in a position of authority, or if you are applying for a job.
Use "Yours faithfully" when the person is of a higher status than you, eg. the other person is in a position of authority, or if you are applying for a job.
They're mostly interchangeable valedictions; you can use either one. I'd recommend saving "yours faithfully" to close friends or family, however, because it's a tad bit more personal.
That all being said, most English speakers just end letters with, "Sincerely,".
That all being said, most English speakers just end letters with, "Sincerely,".
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