Hi! How should I formally end or sign an email to an authority in English? In Spanish, I would write "atentamente", is there any similar way? I noticed that some non-native people write "sincerely

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Hi! How should I formally end or sign an email to an authority in English? In Spanish, I would write "atentamente", is there any similar way? I noticed that some non-native people write "sincerely yours" in emails and formal writings. But my perception there could be an implication of too much closeness in that phrase and I would like to know if it is common or what people usually say. ( In the case of being right, is it something that you would send to your boss, doctor, or to the police station, haha). Thank you!

13 de ene. de 2022 18:13

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“Sincerely” is the best way of saying it in a business letter.

13 de enero de 2022

Best regards is generally also used in signing off on an official letter. In the most formal settings, you might use the phrase "respectfully or respectfully yours...

13 de enero de 2022

I think that yours truly does imply you are closer, but it could still be used to anyone. If you are writing to someone you haven’t talked to previously or someone on your bosses behalf I think the most common think to say would be “Regards .....(your name)”. It is not quite as close but still polite. There are a few more such as cheers and best wishes which are also closer, but nobody says any of these in person. I hope this answers your question! :D

13 de enero de 2022

"Kind regards" es un poco más informal, pero no deja de ser apropiado para asuntos con cierto grado de formalidad. Adjunto un ejemplo de un correo que me enviaron de una universidad:

13 de enero de 2022

The traditional old-fashioned rule in British English is: if you haven't addressed the person by name (e.g. by writing Dear Sir) then finish with "Yours faithfully"; if you have addressed the person by name (e.g. Dear Mrs Smith) then finish with "Yours sincerely." Inevitably email has introduced a level of informality and many of the other suggestions are common now as well.

13 de enero de 2022

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