Do All Emails End In Com

Sam handles a lot of email correspondence and strives to always have the perfect closing.

Do you ever finish writing a quick message only to get stuck for 10 minutes thinking, "How should I sign my email?" I know I do.

A proper email closing—also known as a valediction, valedictory close, or complimentary close—is the last part a person reads before your name and can make or break their attitude in response.

Maybe you've been using the same email sign-off for 10 years and need a change. Perhaps you accidentally gave a "thanks" in response to an email about your cousin's impending divorce or you're just not happy with a plain old "thanks" or "sincerely." If so, this list should give you some new ideas.

Tips on Choosing the Perfect Closing Sign-Off

If you already have an email signature or closing that includes your name and contact information, you might wonder if a valediction is necessary at all. And indeed, in many situations you can go with just your name or initials, especially if your contact information will appear right below it. However, if you included a salutation (e.g., "Hello", "Hey", or "Dear"), you should also include a valediction to close the email.

If you are having a hard time deciding, pick something that stands out to you and that won't be out of place in the relationship you have with the recipient. Try to stay close to the tone of the email. A good rule of thumb is to choose something you would be comfortable saying in person.

Classic Email Sign-Offs

[Your name or initials] (ideally followed by a digital signature and contact information)
Sincerely
Thanks
Thanks again
Best
Love
Cheers
Warmly
Looking forward to your reply
Regards
Take Care

Formal Email Closings

Fond regards
Sincerely yours
Cordially
Kind regards
Respectfully yours
Yours sincerely
Yours respectfully
Cordially yours
With sincere gratitude and appreciation
Very respectfully
Best regards

Advice for Formal Closings

If you're writing to a boss or colleague you know well, choose a professional business closing, but don't choose anything too formal. Reserve formal closings for doing business with people you are not yet familiar with.

How to End a Business Email Professionally

Best regards
Thanks for your consideration
Kindest regards
I await your reply with interest
With anticipation
Many thanks
Cheers
Respectfully
Keep in touch
I'll circle back
Good luck
Hope to hear from you soon
Stay tuned
Emphatically
Keep me posted
Looking forward to it
Good work
Solid work
Great working with you
Keep up the good work
Feel free to give me a call
Hoping you can work me in
Hope this helps
Let me know if you have any questions
Let me know what you think
Let me know soon
I'll let you know soon
Xx [Your name] (e.g. Xx Sam Mendoran)

Tip for Writing Business Emails

Stick to the point when writing business communications. The recipient probably deals with a lot of emails every day, so end the email with a call to action (usually, ask for their reply), and close it professionally. Remember, make it short and sweet.

Informal Ways to End an Email to a Colleague

Wish you were here
See you soon
Be well
Ciao
Can't wait to hear from you
Hope all is well
Talk soon
Very truly yours
Yours
Your friend
Your pal
Your [relation to recipient]
All the best
Best wishes
Take care
Fond regards
Hugs
Aloha
Hasta La Vista
See you around
Peace and love
Take it easy
Peace be with you
Blessings
Our thoughts are with you
Hoping for your continued blessings
Until next time
Safe travels
Rock on
Talk to you later (ttyl)
Tata for now (ttfn)
You're the best
Later

How to Close an Email to a Client

Never end an email to a client with "Let me know how I can help." It may seem innocent and accommodating, but clients will feel overwhelmed because they've hired you to do the job and come up with the ideas. Your clients are BUSY people, so don't ask them what they want...tell them what you plan on doing and ask if that plan sounds good to them.

By suggesting a next step, you are moving your client forward in the process, which gives them a sense that you're working hard to complete the project on time or even ahead of schedule, AND you are taking the pressure off of them to decide what to do next.

Tip for Getting a Quick Response

If you are hoping for a response or follow-up, pick a closing that indicates your interest, and use the sentences just before closing to give them a clue as to what type of response you are hoping for.

How to Close a Thank You Email

Thank you
Thanks for your help
Thanks very much
Thanks for your time
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction
Thanks in advance
Thanks for your consideration
Can't thank you enough
It was a pleasure doing business with you
Thanks a million
I appreciate your time
With appreciation
Much appreciated
Happy to help
Let me know if you need anything
Let me know what else I can do
Let me know what looks good
Let me know what looks interesting
Stay Awesome
You rock
Rock and roll
At your service
You're the best
Good job
With gratitude
Undying gratitude
Everlasting gratitude

Casual and Funny Email Sign-Offs

Only use these if you and the person you're emailing have a close and friendly relationship. These should not be used for formal emails to clients.

May the Force be with you
Live long and prosper
Only you can prevent forest fires
These aren't the droids you're looking for
Constant vigilance!
Do, or do not
Just my two cents
Don't let the bedbugs bite
From the mind of a genius
Peace out
I'll be back
See ya later
Later alligator
Winter is coming
Watch your back
Remember the Alamo
Stay hydrated
To infinity and beyond
Hakuna matata
Keep on keepin' on
Stay strong
Signing off for now
That's all for now
Cheerio
Eat your veggies
Carpe Diem
Onward and upward
Take Care, Comb your hair
May I always live to serve you and your crown
Power to the people
Stopping, Dropping, and Rolling
"No trees were killed to send this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced." (h/t Neil deGrasse Tyson)

Email Closings for Business Events or Professional Occasions

Happy holidays
Hope you can make it
Happy New Year
Merry Christmas
Joy and happiness
Laughing all the way
Enjoy your holiday
Enjoy your vacation
Enjoy your weekend
Enjoy your [day of the week]
Have a good one
Have a good time
Have a good day
Have a great day
Stay safe
Hope you feel better soon
Get well soon
Sending you good vibes
Glad you had a good time
Please give them my best
Say "Hi" to them for me
Congratulations again

Final Advice

Stay away from religion. Unless you know your coworker, boss, or client really well and they are fond of religion, I recommend sticking to secular closings. If you know for a fact the recipient of the email is religious or they themselves close their emails with "God Bless," then you can reciprocate that sign-off, but the best practice is to avoid religious closings, just in case it makes anyone feel uncomfortable.

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This article is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.