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IainC · #1 24-May-2006, 23:01

Hi,

If I am writing an email to a respectable company and/or person, I prefer to remain professional and sign off with 'Yours sincerely'.

Is it okay to use 'Yours sincerely' in email? I like to remain professional in emails and that is why I write it, or 'Yours faithfully'.

Best wishes,

Iain.

**Red5** · #2 24-May-2006, 23:06

Welcome!

Take a look here: http://www.usingenglish.com/articles...r-writing.html

IainC · #3 24-May-2006, 23:10

Thank you for your reply, Red5.

Is the letter example for the US, the UK or both?

Best wishes,

Iain.

**Red5** · #4 24-May-2006, 23:14

It was written from a UK perspective. I'm not sure whether there are US differences. Someone else will be able to help you better (I'm not a teacher).

Regards,

Red

**Ouisch** · #5 25-May-2006, 00:52

In the US, business letters are usually signed with "Sincerely," or "Sincerely yours" or sometimes "Very truly yours."

**Tdol** · #6 25-May-2006, 02:54

When writing a formal email, I treat it the same way as a formal letter, and use sincerely/faithfully.