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Old 08-Dec-2006, 11:01
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Hello!
I work in a Multi-national company. So obviously it has corporate culture. I want to ask that while writing formal mail to boss or some senior person, at the end of mail can I close the mail by Thanks, like:
Thanks,
Prachi
or should I always use "Regards".
Please advise,
Thanks,
Prachi
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Use whatever is polite. Best wishes is another ending much used.
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If you are writing someone senior to you, it's better to sign it "Thank you," instead of "Thanks."

"Regards" is fine, too, but if you're requesting information or expecting a reply of some sort, I think "Thank you" is more appropriate.
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You will never go wrong with "Sincerely."
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