Letter Writing

Greetings and Sign-offs: Dear… and Yours… - Part 10

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Choose the right greeting or sign-off

To: Mr Clark, your English teacher – an email
Dear Mr Clark,
I am writing to ask if I could hand in my essay on Monday, as I have been ill this week. […]
Thank you for your understanding.
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Maria
To: Mr Clark, your English teacher – an email
Lots of love,
Kind regards,
Yours faithfully,

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    The ending of a letter depends on its beginning:

    • Dear Sir or Madam – you don't know the name → Yours faithfully
    • Dear Mr / Ms + surname → Yours sincerely; in emails also Kind regards
    • Friends and family: Hi or Dear + first name → Love, Lots of love, Best wishes, Take care

    After Mr or Ms use the surname only: Dear Mr Clark, not Dear Mr Tom Clark. In American English Sincerely is common in both cases.

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