So what’s the proper way to sign-off on a business email? Wait, is there a proper way? Or more importantly, does it really matter? Well according to Lisa Dilg in a recent article on PR Daily, surprisingly enough, people really read into email sign-offs and are very picky on what they like and don’t like.
In a New York Times article, Lola Ogunnaike explains that the final words above your name are where relationships and hierarchies are established and where what is written in the body of the email can be either clarified or undermined. She believes the sign-off can be a “land mine” because it’s where people attempt to express themselves and expressing personality in business correspondence is not always welcome.
Dilg took to her Twitter and Facebook accounts to see what people thought about the topic and to her surprise it got pretty heated at times due to her hatred for the “best” sign-off. But here are some of the most common responses she received:
- Most sincerely yours
- Thanks
- Best
- All the best
- Best Regards
- Warm Regards
- Regards
- Yours truly
- Sincerely
- Cheers
- Truly
- Thank you
How do you sign-off on your business emails? Do you have any sign-offs that just grind your gears? Share your comments below. 
