Letter writing

#1 (**permalink**) 12-Oct-2004, 05:15

Is it grammatically correct to put a period after your typed name at the end of the letter? ie. Sincerely,
J. Hendry.

Someone just gave me a rambled on that this was incorrect. This person is not an English major by any means. Thank you for your help.

Jerrod.

Mister Micawber · #2 (**permalink**) 12-Oct-2004, 08:46

No period, Jerrod. No mark of any kind.

Casiopea · #3 (**permalink**) 12-Oct-2004, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhendry

Is it grammatically correct to put a period after your typed name at the end of the letter? ie. Sincerely,
J. Hendry.

Someone just gave me a rambled on that this was incorrect. This person is not an English major by any means. Thank you for your help.

Jerrod.

In addition, a period is used to end a sentence, and since "J. Hendry" is not a sentence, a period is not required. :wink:

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